In general, minors between the ages of 14 and 18 shall not be employed during school hours unless they have completed high school. Minors must obtain permits in order to be able to work for employers. Wisconsin maintains a minimum wage law that changes occasionally. Complaints about receipt of wages and timing of payment of wages should be referred to the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Workforce Development. The State of Wisconsin maintains a statute that governs whether it is appropriate to use honesty testing devices in employment situations.
Some employers require employees to execute noncompete agreements before beginning employment.
The governance of noncompete agreements is found in Wisconsin's case law. Noncompete agreements are enforceable if they are found to be reasonable as to the time of the noncompete, the geographical limits of the noncompete, and the total scope of the noncompete agreement. A proper noncompete agreement can be a necessary to obtain employment from an employer. The State Bar of Wisconsin presents the information on this web site as a service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice.