Department of Workforce Development

Bill Would Reduce Wisconsin Unemployment Aid for Workers with Disabilities

Wisconsin has among the lowest unemployment insurance benefits in the country.

State Workers Comp Payments Frozen for 9 Years

As Wisconsin companies saved $1 billion in rate cuts, injured workers fall behind.

DWD Kills Proposal to Subtract Disability Payments From Unemployment Compensation

“This is wonderful news for everyone involved and for the state of Wisconsin in general, disabled or non-disabled," says attorney.

Wisconsin Unemployment Holds Steady, But Number Working Falls

State continues to have unemployment rate below national average.

Judge Orders State To Pay Disabled Workers Who Were Denied Unemployment Benefits

Ruling could impact thousands of individuals, stretches back to 2015 law change.

The Future of Work in Wisconsin, in 6 Charts

Wind turbine technicians, animal trainers, which jobs growing, shrinking?

US Department of Labor awards $86 million to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries

Grants support shipbuilding, AI, advanced manufacturing, other critical sectors

Learn the Skills Needed to Be Successful in an AI-Centric Workplace

UWM’s Free AI Event This Wednesday 5:30-7 pm

August Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

DWD Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Wisconsinites Impacted by Recent Severe Storms and Historic Flooding

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for eligible workers in Milwaukee County, Washington County, and Waukesha County

Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Applications Open for Commercial Driver Training Grants, Encourage Training Providers to Apply