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Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC)

Upcoming Hearing

The UIAC will be hearing comments and suggestions on Wisconsin's UI program. Registration is required.

2026 Public Hearing
Thursday, November 19, 2026


Location: Department of Workforce Development by Teleconference/WebEx

Afternoon Session
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Public Meeting Notice

Register for Afternoon Session

Evening Session
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Public Meeting Notice

Register for Evening Session

Upcoming Meeting

The next UIAC meeting is scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, January 21, 2027
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Department of Workforce Development
Public may attend by teleconference:
Phone: (415) 655-0003 or (855) 282-6330 (toll free) or WebEx
Meeting number (access code): 2661 785 1837 Password: DWD2

Agenda: TBD

Recent Meetings


Council Members

The UIAC membership comprises:

  • Five labor (employee) representatives
  • Five management (employer) representatives
  • One non-voting chairperson

Council Responsibilities

The UIAC has several statutory responsibilities:

  1. Advises the department on the administration of UI law
  2. Reports its views on pending legislation concerning UI to the appropriate committees of the Wisconsin Legislature
  3. Submits its recommended changes in the UI law to the Legislature during every biennial legislative session

Publications