Harassment: Wisconsin

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Gregory M. Wesley, Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLP

Summary

• Harassment claims in Wisconsin are governed by the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA). See Harassment Under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
• Harassment claims under the WFEA do not follow the same basic framework as harassment claims under Title VII. The WFEA does not follow the same Faragher-Ellerth framework as Title VII. See Harassment Under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
• The remedies for a violation of the WFEA are different than under Title VII. See Remedies for Harassment.
• Localities including Madison and Milwaukee have requirements pertaining to harassment. See Local Requirements.