Friday Fundamentals Labor Law Training Series

Session Topics and Descriptions  |  How to Register  |  Questions

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development presents a series of interactive, educational web conferences called "Friday Fundamentals" open to the public, held from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

These sessions provide basic information about these laws: Fair Employment, Wage and Hour, Worker's Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Unemployment Insurance and Employment and Training. Courses are designed to be most helpful if you are new to your job or to the state of Wisconsin or if you haven't attended Labor Law training recently.

Sign up to receive email notification when new training has been scheduled.  A certificate of attendance is also available for continuing education credits.

2023-2024 Session Topics and Descriptions

Friday Fundamentals 2023-2024 Flyer

• 10/06/23 – Labor Standards Combo: State and Federal Wage and Hour Laws
• 10/20/23 – OSHA and Wage & Hour: Beyond the Basics
• 11/10/23 – Employees with Health Challenges
• 11/17/23 – Workplace Harassment
• 12/01/23 – Holiday EEO: EEOC and WHD Address Potential Holiday Workplace Issues
• 12/08/23 – Enhancing Diversity in the Workplace: Facts, Strategies, and Resources
• 12/15/23 – Understanding the Principles of the Worker's Compensation Law
• 01/12/24 – Defining "Misconduct" and "Substantial Fault" under Wisconsin UI Law
• 01/26/24 – Demystifying Arrest and Conviction Record in the WI Fair Employment Law
• 02/02/24 – Job Service Resources: Connecting Employers with Job Seekers, Wisconsin Fast Forward
• 02/16/24 – Deciding Who is Eligible For Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits
• 03/01/24 – You Be the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Judge
• 03/08/24 – Avoiding "Loaded" Employment Application and Interview Questions that May Discriminate
• 04/05/24 – State and Federal Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Laws and Protections Overview
• 04/19/24 – Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Law
• 04/26/24 – Get to Know Us: A Multi-Federal Agency Overview!
• 05/03/24 – Worker Misclassification

How to Register

Register for session(s) through the DWD Learning Center of Wisconsin:

• REGISTER ONLINE:
  • Follow these Registration Instructions to complete registration.
• Launch your sessions by following these WebEx Instructions.

Registration must be completed at least 24 hours prior to the session.

Low Cost
The $36.00 registration fee for each session includes reference materials in advance of each session.

Coupons
When you buy over five sessions you are eligible to receive a coupon for a free session. Add at least 6 sessions to your shopping cart and use the code: FRIDAY2023 to receive $36 off of your purchase.

Questions

Email laborlawclinic@dwd.wisconsin.gov or call (608) 405-4099 with any questions.