In Oconomowoc Area School District v. Cota, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that protections against arrest record discrimination under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act extend to non-criminal offenses, such as municipal citations. The court found the school district unlawfully terminated employees based on arrest records, not an independent investigation. The decision highlights the narrow interpretation of exceptions and urges employers to handle arrest records with caution and review their employment practices accordingly.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Tackles Thorny Contours of Arrest Record Discrimination
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