Wisconsin Department of Workforce DevelopmentLinks to an external site. and look at the Wisconsin Administrative Rules Links to an external site.and The Department of Labor WebsiteLinks to an external site.. Take a look at the minimum wage standards for Wisconsin.

You may also want to watch the videoRethinking wages for tipped workers Links to an external site.from the PBS NewsHour in 2016. This reports discusses the difference between Wisconsin and Minnesota as related to this issue.

1. What is the current minimum wage for employees over 18 in Wisconsin? What exceptions are there to this amount?
2. What is the current minimum wage for "tipped" employees? What do you think are the policy reasons for this minimum wage?
3. In Wisconsin who has the burden of proof to demonstrate whether the "actual" minimum wage is being paid? Also, who reports the "tips"? Are there any concerns with this rule?
4. What do you think of the exception for "tipped" wages? Do you think this is a good idea or an idea that is in need of revision? Who's interests are being protected with having such a law? Who pays for such an exception (note, there may be more than one answer)?
5. Should the state dispense with the exceptions?