Section 224.08. Initial determination.

 

(1)   General. At the conclusion of the investigation, the division shall issue a written initial determination that shall state whether or not there is probable cause to believe that retaliatory action occurred as alleged in the complaint. This initial determination shall set forth the facts upon which its conclusion is based and shall be served upon the parties.

(2)   Initial determination of probable cause. If the division initially determines that there is probable cause to believe that any retaliatory action occurred as alleged in the complaint, it shall certify the case to hearing. A hearing on the merits shall thereafter be noticed and conducted in accordance with the provisions of ss. DWD 224.12 to 224.21 .

(3)   Initial determination of no probable cause. If the division initially determines that there is no probable cause to believe that retaliatory action occurred as alleged in the complaint, it may dismiss those allegations. The division shall, by a notice to be incorporated in the initial determination, notify the parties and their attorneys of record of the complainant's right to appeal as provided in s. DWD 224.09 .

History: CR 03-092 : cr. Register March 2004 No. 579 , eff. 4-1-04.