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Wisconsin Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: Wis. Stat. § 104.02
Wisconsin adopts federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) and FLSA 40-hour weekly overtime rules ($2.33 tipped direct rate).
Employee Statutory Rights (WI)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ Weekly overtime at 1.5x over 40 hours.
- ✓ Protection from unlawful wage deductions under DWD regulations.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (WI)
- § Pay tipped staff at least $2.33/hr direct cash wage.
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least monthly.
- § Maintain timecard records for 3 years.
Wisconsin Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation Wis. Stat. § 104.02, the 2026 minimum wage in Wisconsin is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Wisconsin mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Wisconsin follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Wisconsin take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Wisconsin permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $4.92/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.33/hr.
Common Wisconsin Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Tip credit shortfalls below $7.25/hr.
Off-the-clock shift work.
Unauthorized pay deductions.
Did Your Employer Violate Wisconsin Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from Wis. Stat. § 104.02
Based on Wisconsin labor code standards (Wis. Stat. § 104.02), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Wisconsin
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & WI Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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