Department of Workforce Development

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.

Federal Funding Cut Imperils Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Update

System that buckled in 2020 was being updated, but work can't be completed without funding.

UW System Pays To Settle DEI Demotion Lawsuit

Settlement ends lawsuit brought by former UW-Eau Claire DEI administrator who claimed she was demoted because she's white.

Record Number of Wisconsinites Taking Trade Apprenticeships

Demand for workers in industries such as manufacturing and health care still exceeds the number of workers entering.

Court Orders State to Pay Disabled Workers Unemployment Benefits

Walker-era law ended coverage for workers getting federal disability payments.

After Auction Fails, Bay View Forge Could Close

Layoff notice filed, but sale still being explored.

DWD Announces Workforce Training Grants Available to Wisconsin Employers

Wisconsin Fast Forward program funds innovative and collaborative projects to train skilled workers

July Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Cuts Stalling Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance Modernization Efforts Designed to Prevent Fraud and Waste

Governor urges Trump Administration to restore $29 million Wisconsin expects to receive to modernize UI system, support projects designed to crack down on benefit fraud and abuse

Insurance Premiums for Worker’s Compensation Continue to Decline

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 21 Bills