Working with government agencies to decipher the laws and regulations governing our industry can be confusing and complex. WRA helps restaurant operators understand and interpret specifically what you need to do to comply with Wisconsin requirements.
WRA Members may download ALL forms from Members Only –or– refer to your HERO Manual.
Those labeled FREE download can be viewed by members and non-members.
  
General Policies and Regulations
Useful tools for understanding regulations affecting your business.
State vs. Federal – which laws apply, Wisconsin or Federal? (FREE download)
Alcohol Policy – Wisconsin’s alcohol laws and recommendations
Posting Requirements – posters required by state and federal law
Smoking – current Wisconsin smoking laws
Wage and Hour Information
Information for your tipped and non-tipped employees.
Minimum Wage – most recent regulations (FREE download)
Overtime – guidelines for foodservice job roles
Tips and Taxes – tips, reporting and payroll deductions
Unemployment Compensation – taxes, claims, contests and hearings
Employee Policies & Procedures
Recommended procedures for employee-related issues.
Breakage and Errors – dealing with employee breakage and guest check errors
Employee Breaks – laws on shift breaks
Employee Handbook – subjects for inclusion in handbooks
Family and Medical Leave – unpaid leave for employees under FMLA
Harassment – sexual harassment policies for employers and employees
Teen Labor – rules for employees under age 18 (FREE download)
Uniforms – employee apparel and payroll deductions
Worker’s Comp – injury reports, claims and restricted duty
Misc. Business Advice
Advice for management on miscellaneous business topics.
Interview Questions – questions to ask and avoid for interviews
OSHA Compliance – safety and health inspection preparations
Record Retention – recommendations for maintaining records
Wage and Hour Audits – government investigations of employee wages and hours
Wisconsin Food Code (FREE downloads)
Quick and easy access to food code guidelines at the state and national level.
Food Safety Fact Sheets (DATCP)
Wisconsin Food Code Forms and Publications (DHS)
Sick Employee Policy
Food Code – Detailed Report (DHS)
Food Code – Admininstrative Code and Licensing (DHS)
Bare Hand Contact – FAQs and Information (PDF)
Bare Hand Contact – Template (PDF)
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