Wisconsin Becomes "Right to Work" State: Labor Relations Content Updated

Author: Melissa Gonzalez Boyce, XpertHR Legal Editor

Wisconsin has become the country's 25th "right to work" state. As a result, Wisconsin now prohibits employees from being required to join a union or pay dues to a union they do not belong to as a condition of employment.

In light of this new development, the following sections of the Employment Law Manual have been updated:

In addition, the Right to Work States Quick Reference chart, How to Manage Unions When Operating in Both "Right to Work" and "Non-Right to Work" States and an FAQ have been updated.