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Rules Implementing The Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

By Sally Piefer

The Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission (“ERC” or “Commission”) adopts these rules pursuant to Section 109-5-4-j of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (“MCO”). These administrative rules have been developed to establish the standards and procedures for the implementation and enforcement of Milwaukee’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. In developing these rules, the ERC has been guided by its understanding of the importance of fulfilling the goals of the Ordinance and the need to:

provide direction and guidance to employers on how to comply with the provisions of the Ordinance; and,
inform and educate employees about their rights and responsibilities.

In adopting these administrative rules the ERC has exercised its authority and responsibility under provisions of Chapters 109 and 112 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. The rules have been developed giving weight to considerations of equity and practicality for employees and employers alike.

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Published: 03/2009