Wisconsin Administrative Code Personnel Commission
The Wisconsin Administrative Code provisions related to the Personnel Commission are historically found under Chapter PC. However, it's important to note that the Wisconsin Personnel Commission was abolished in 2003, and many of its functions were transferred to other state agencies, such as the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division (ERD) of the Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
Historical Overview of Chapter PC – Personnel Commission
Before its dissolution, the Personnel Commission handled:
Employment-related grievances and appeals for state employees
Discrimination complaints in state employment
Issues related to civil service exams, hiring, promotions, discipline, and dismissals
Key Provisions (Historical Context – Wis. Admin. Code Chapter PC):
PC 1 – General Provisions
Defined the scope, definitions, and applicability of the commission’s rules.
PC 2 – Appeals and Complaints
Covered procedures for filing employment-related grievances, appeals, and discrimination complaints.
PC 3 – Hearings
Detailed procedures for pre-hearing conferences, hearings, evidence submission, decisions, and appeals.
PC 4 – Practice and Procedure
Addressed service of documents, timelines, representation, and filing standards.
PC 5 – Non-Discrimination
Focused on equal opportunity and anti-discrimination practices within state employment.
Current Status (Post-2003):
After 2003 Wisconsin Act 33, the functions of the Personnel Commission were largely transferred to:
Equal Rights Division (ERD) of the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) for discrimination complaints
Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) or Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) for certain employment-related matters
You can find relevant, updated administrative rules now under:
DWD 218–225 – For Equal Rights / Fair Employment
ERD Rules – For employment discrimination and related hearings
DHA or WERC – For civil service grievance hearings
Conclusion:
While Chapter PC of the Wisconsin Administrative Code is now largely obsolete, it played an important role in state employee rights and procedures. For current rules and appeals mechanisms, refer to:
DWD (Chapters DWD 218–225)
WERC rules for labor relations
DHA administrative rules for administrative hearings
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