Two bills circulating in the Wisconsin Capitol would amend Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Act (WFEA) by repealing punitive and compensatory damages in employment discrimination cases and allowing employers to consider an applicant’s prior felony conviction when hiring or terminating the person from employment.

A more in-depth explanation of each bill can be found here and here. After the draft bills are circulated for co-sponsors, the bills will be officially introduced and will likely receive public hearings in the near future.

WCJC will provide continuous updates on these bills.