Wisconsin Civil Rights Laws
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Explanation of Terms in Civil Rights Laws Chart
Code Section | 106.50 (Housing and Public Places); 111.31, et seq. (Employment) |
Agency | Housing and Public Places and Employment: Dept. of Workfare Development |
Administrative Preemption | Housing and Public Places: No; Employment: Yes |
Private Action Permitted? | Housing and Public Places: Yes; Employment: Yes |
Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff? | Housing and Public Places: Yes; Employment: No |
Statute of Limitations | Housing and Public Places: 1 yr./private action, 1 yr./agency; Employment: 300 days |
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