Section 218.01. Purpose.  


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  • The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of ss. 16.009 (5) (d) , 46.90 (4) (b) , 50.07 (3) (b) , 106.56 , 111.31 to 111.395 , 146.997 , and 321.65 (7) (b) , Stats. Sections 111.31 to 111.395 , Stats., prohibit employment discrimination, unfair honesty testing, and unfair genetic testing. Section 16.009 (5) , Stats., prohibits retaliation for reports to the Board on Aging and Long Term Care. Section 46.90 (4) (b) , Stats., prohibits retaliation for reporting the abuse of an elderly person to a state or county agency. Section 50.07 (3) (b) , Stats., prohibits retaliation for reports of abuse in care and service residential facilities. Section 146.997 , Stats., prohibits retaliation against health care workers who report certain information about a health care facility or health care provider. Section 321.65 (7) (b) , Stats., provides reemployment rights after national guard, state defense force, or public health emergency service. Section 106.56 , Stats., prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical condition or developmental disability in post-secondary education. The goal of this chapter is to provide a constructive, impartial and speedy procedure for resolving disputes arising under these laws.