Wisconsin Legislature: 36,38

73.0302 (6) The department of revenue may disclose a social security number obtained under s. 73.03 (50) (c) to the department of workforce development for the purpose of requesting certifications under s. 108.227.

36,27 Section 27. 73.09 (6m) of the statutes is amended to read:

73.09 (6m) Social security numbers. Each applicant for certification or recertification under this section shall provide the applicant's social security number on the application. The department of revenue may not disclose a social security number that it obtains under this subsection, except to the department of workforce development for the purpose of requesting certifications under s. 108.227. The department of revenue may not certify or recertify any person who fails to provide his or her social security number on his or her application.

36,28 Section 28. 73.09 (8) of the statutes is created to read:

73.09 (8) Liability for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions. If the department of workforce development certifies under s. 108.227 that an applicant for certification or recertification under this section is liable for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions, the department of revenue shall deny the application for certification or recertification or revoke the certificate. A person subject to a denial or revocation under this subsection for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions is entitled to a notice under s. 108.227 (2) (b) 1. b. and hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a) but is not entitled to any other notice or hearing under this chapter.

36,29 Section 29. 101.02 (20) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

101.02 (20) (b) Except as provided in par. (e), the department of safety and professional services may not issue or renew a license unless each applicant who is an individual provides the department of safety and professional services with his or her social security number and each applicant that is not an individual provides the department of safety and professional services with its federal employer identification number. The department of safety and professional services may not disclose the social security number or the federal employer identification number of an applicant for a license or license renewal except to the department of revenue for the sole purpose of requesting certifications under s. 73.0301 and to the department of workforce development for the sole purpose of requesting certifications under s. 108.227.

36,30 Section 30. 101.02 (20) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

101.02 (20) (c) The department of safety and professional services may not issue or renew a license if the department of revenue certifies under s. 73.0301 that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent taxes or if the department of workforce development certifies under s. 108.227 that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions.

36,31 Section 31. 101.02 (20) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

101.02 (20) (d) The department of safety and professional services shall revoke a license if the department of revenue certifies under s. 73.0301 that the licensee is liable for delinquent taxes or if the department of workforce development certifies under s. 108.227 that the licensee is liable for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions.

36,32 Section 32. 102.17 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

102.17 (1) (c) Any party shall have the right to be present at any hearing, in person or by attorney or any other agent, and to present such testimony as may be pertinent to the controversy before the department. No person, firm, or corporation, other than an attorney at law who is licensed to practice law in the state, may appear on behalf of any party in interest before the department or any member or employee of the department assigned to conduct any hearing, investigation, or inquiry relative to a claim for compensation or benefits under this chapter, unless the person is 18 years of age or older, does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, is otherwise qualified, and has obtained from the department a license with authorization to appear in matters or proceedings before the department. Except as provided under pars. (cm) and, (cr), and (ct), the license shall be issued by the department under rules promulgated by the department. The department shall maintain in its office a current list of persons to whom licenses have been issued. Any license may be suspended or revoked by the department for fraud or serious misconduct on the part of an agent, any license may be denied, suspended, nonrenewed, or otherwise withheld by the department for failure to pay court-ordered payments as provided in par. (cm) on the part of an agent, and any license may be denied or revoked if the department of revenue certifies under s. 73.0301 that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent taxes or if the department determines under par. (ct) that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent contributions. Before suspending or revoking the license of the agent on the grounds of fraud or misconduct, the department shall give notice in writing to the agent of the charges of fraud or misconduct and shall give the agent full opportunity to be heard in relation to those charges. In denying, suspending, restricting, refusing to renew, or otherwise withholding a license for failure to pay court-ordered payments as provided in par. (cm), the department shall follow the procedure provided in a memorandum of understanding entered into under s. 49.857. The license and certificate of authority shall, unless otherwise suspended or revoked, be in force from the date of issuance until the June 30 following the date of issuance and may be renewed by the department from time to time, but each renewed license shall expire on the June 30 following the issuance of the renewed license.

36,33 Section 33. 102.17 (1) (ct) of the statutes is created to read:

102.17 (1) (ct) 1. The department may deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a license under par. (c), or revoke such a license already issued, if the department determines that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d). Notwithstanding par. (c), an action taken under this subdivision is subject to review only as provided under s. 108.227 (5) and not as provided in ch. 227.

2. If the department denies an application or revokes a license under subd. 1., the department shall mail a notice of denial or revocation to the applicant or license holder. The notice shall include a statement of the facts that warrant the denial or revocation and a statement that the applicant or license holder may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial or revocation is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the determination that the applicant or license holder is liable for delinquent contributions reviewed at a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a).

3. If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department affirms a determination under subd. 1. that an applicant or license holder is liable for delinquent contributions, the department shall affirm its denial or revocation. An applicant or license holder may seek judicial review under s. 108.227 (6) of an affirmation by the department of a denial or revocation under this subdivision.

4. If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department determines that a person whose license is revoked or whose application is denied under subd. 1. is not liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d), the department shall reinstate the license or approve the application, unless there are other grounds for revocation or denial. The department may not charge a fee for reinstatement of a license under this subdivision.

36,34 Section 34. 103.005 (10) of the statutes is amended to read:

103.005 (10) Except as provided in ss. 103.06 (5) (d), 103.275 (2) (bm) and, (br), and (bt), 103.34 (10) (b) and, (c), and (d), 103.91 (4) (b) and, (c), and (d), 103.92 (6) and, (7), and (8), 104.07 (5) and, (6), and (7), and 105.13 (2) and, (3), and (4), orders of the department under chs. 103 to 106 shall be subject to review in the manner provided in ch. 227.

36,35 Section 35. 103.275 (2) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

103.275 (2) (b) (intro.) Except as provided under pars. (bm) and, (br), and (bt), upon receipt of a properly completed application, the department shall issue a house-to-house employer certificate if all of the following apply:

36,36 Section 36. 103.275 (2) (bt) of the statutes is created to read:

103.275 (2) (bt) 1. The department may deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a house-to-house employer certificate, or revoke such a certificate already issued, if the department determines that the applicant or house-to-house employer is liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d). Notwithstanding sub. (7) and s. 103.005 (10), an action taken under this subdivision is subject to review only as provided under s. 108.227 (5) and not as provided in sub. (7) and ch. 227.

2. If the department denies an application or revokes a certificate under subd. 1., the department shall mail a notice of denial or revocation to the applicant or house-to-house employer. The notice shall include a statement of the facts that warrant the denial or revocation and a statement that the applicant or house-to-house employer may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial or revocation is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the determination that the applicant or house-to-house employer is liable for delinquent contributions reviewed at a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a).

3. If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department affirms a determination under subd. 1. that an applicant or house-to-house employer is liable for delinquent contributions, the department shall affirm its denial or revocation. An applicant or house-to-house employer may seek judicial review under s. 108.227 (6) of an affirmation by the department of a denial or revocation under this subdivision.

4. If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department determines that a person whose certificate is revoked or whose application is denied under subd. 1. is not liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d), the department shall reinstate the certificate or approve the application, unless there are other grounds for revocation or denial. The department may not charge a fee for reinstatement of a certificate under this subdivision.

36,37 Section 37. 103.275 (7) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

103.275 (7) (b) Except as provided in sub. (2) (bm) and, (br), and (bt), after providing at least 10 days' notice to a house-to-house employer, the department may, on its own or upon a written and signed complaint, suspend the house-to-house employer's certificate. The department shall serve a copy of the complaint with notice of a suspension of the certificate on the person complained against, and the person shall file an answer to the complaint with the department and the complainant within 10 days after service. After receiving the answer, the department shall set the matter for hearing as promptly as possible and within 30 days after the date of filing the complaint. Either party may appear at the hearing in person or by attorney or agent. The department shall make its findings and determination concerning the suspension within 90 days after the date that the hearing is concluded and send a copy to each interested party.

36,38 Section 38. 103.275 (7) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

103.275 (7) (c) Except as provided in sub. (2) (bm) and, (br), and (bt), the department may revoke a certificate issued under sub. (2) after holding a public hearing at a place designated by the department. At least 10 days prior to the revocation hearing, the department shall send written notice of the time and place of the revocation hearing to the person holding the certificate and to the person's attorney or agent of record by mailing the notice to their last-known address. The testimony presented and proceedings at the revocation hearing shall be recorded and preserved as the records of the department. The department shall, as soon after the hearing as possible, make its findings and determination concerning revocation and send a copy to each interested party.

36,39 Section 39. 103.34 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

103.34 (3) (c) Subject to par. (d) and sub. (10) (b) and, (c), and (d), after completing the investigation under par. (b), the department shall issue a certificate of registration to the applicant if the department determines that the applicant meets the minimum requirements under this section and rules promulgated under sub. (13) for issuance of a certificate of registration and is satisfied that the applicant will comply with this section and those rules.

36,40 Section 40. 103.34 (10) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

103.34 (10) (title) Child support; delinquent taxes or unemployment insurance contributions.

36,41 Section 41. 103.34 (10) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

103.34 (10) (d) 1. The department may deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of registration, or revoke a certificate of registration already issued, if the department determines that the applicant or registrant is liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d). Notwithstanding s. 103.005 (10), an action taken under this subdivision is subject to review only as provided under s. 108.227 (5) and not as provided in ch. 227.

2. If the department denies an application or revokes a certificate of registration under subd. 1., the department shall mail a notice of denial or revocation to the applicant or registrant. The notice shall include a statement of the facts that warrant the denial or revocation and a statement that the applicant or registrant may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial or revocation is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the determination that the applicant or registrant is liable for delinquent contributions reviewed at a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a).

3. If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department affirms a determination under subd. 1. that an applicant or registrant is liable for delinquent contributions, the department shall affirm its denial or revocation. An applicant or registrant may seek judicial review under s. 108.227 (6) of an affirmation by the department of a denial or revocation under this subdivision.

4. If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department determines that a person whose certificate of registration is revoked or whose application is denied under subd. 1. is not liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d), the department shall reinstate the certificate of registration or approve the application, unless there are other grounds for revocation or denial. The department may not charge a fee for reinstatement of a certificate under this subdivision.

36,42 Section 42. 103.91 (4) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

103.91 (4) (d) 1. The department may deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of registration under sub. (1), or revoke such a certificate already issued, if the department determines that the applicant or registrant is liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d). Notwithstanding s. 103.005 (10), an action taken under this subdivision is subject to review only as provided under s. 108.227 (5) and not as provided in ch. 227.

36,43 Section 43. 103.92 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

103.92 (3) Certificate. The department shall inspect each camp for which application to operate is made, to determine if it is in compliance with the rules of the department establishing minimum standards for migrant labor camps. Except as provided under subs. (6) and, (7), and (8), if the department finds that the camp is in compliance with the rules, it shall issue a certificate authorizing the camp to operate until March 31 of the next year. The department shall refuse to issue a certificate if it finds that the camp is in violation of such rules, if the person maintaining the camp has failed to pay court-ordered payments as provided in sub. (6) or if the person maintaining the camp is liable for delinquent taxes as provided in sub. (7) or delinquent unemployment insurance contributions as provided in sub. (8).

36,44 Section 44. 103.92 (8) of the statutes is created to read:

103.92 (8) Liability for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions. (a) The department may deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a certificate to operate a migrant labor camp, or revoke such a certificate already issued, if the department determines that the applicant or person operating the camp is liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d). Notwithstanding s. 103.005 (10), an action taken under this paragraph is subject to review only as provided under s. 108.227 (5) and not as provided in ch. 227.

(b) If the department denies an application or revokes a certificate under par. (a), the department shall mail a notice of denial or revocation to the applicant or person operating the camp. The notice shall include a statement of the facts that warrant the denial or revocation and a statement that the applicant or person operating the camp may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial or revocation is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the determination that the applicant or person operating the camp is liable for delinquent contributions reviewed at a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a).

(c) If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department affirms a determination under par. (a) that an applicant or person operating a camp is liable for delinquent contributions, the department shall affirm its denial or revocation. An applicant or person operating a camp may seek judicial review under s. 108.227 (6) of an affirmation by the department of a denial or revocation under this paragraph.

(d) If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department determines that a person whose certificate is revoked or whose application is denied under par. (a) is not liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d), the department shall reinstate the certificate or approve the application, unless there are other grounds for revocation or denial. The department may not charge a fee for reinstatement of a certificate under this paragraph.

36,45 Section 45. 104.07 (1) and (2) of the statutes are amended to read:

104.07 (1) The department shall make rules, and, except as provided under subs. (5) and, (6), and (7), grant licenses to any employer who employs any employee who is unable to earn the living wage determined by the department, permitting the employee to work for a wage that is commensurate with the employee's ability. Each license so granted shall establish a wage for the licensee.

(2) The department shall make rules, and, except as provided under subs. (5) and, (6), and (7), grant licenses to sheltered workshops, to permit the employment of workers with disabilities who are unable to earn the living wage at a wage that is commensurate with their ability and productivity. A license granted to a sheltered workshop under this subsection may be issued for the entire workshop or a department of the workshop.

36,46 Section 46. 104.07 (7) of the statutes is created to read:

104.07 (7) (a) The department may deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a license under sub. (1) or (2), or revoke such a license already issued, if the department determines that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d). Notwithstanding s. 103.005 (10), an action taken under this paragraph is subject to review only as provided under s. 108.227 (5) and not as provided in ch. 227.

(b) If the department denies an application or revokes a license under par. (a), the department shall mail a notice of denial or revocation to the applicant or licensee. The notice shall include a statement of the facts that warrant the denial or revocation and a statement that the applicant or licensee may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial or revocation is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the determination that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent contributions reviewed at a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a).

(c) If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department affirms a determination under par. (a) that an applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent contributions, the department shall affirm its denial or revocation. An applicant or licensee may seek judicial review under s. 108.227 (6) of an affirmation by the department of a denial or revocation under this paragraph.

(d) If, after a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a), the department determines that a person whose license is revoked or whose application is denied under par. (a) is not liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d), the department shall reinstate the license or approve the application, unless there are other grounds for revocation or denial. The department may not charge a fee for reinstatement of a license under this paragraph.

36,47 Section 47. 105.13 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

105.13 (1) The department may issue licenses to employment agents, and refuse to issue a license whenever, after investigation, the department finds that the character of the applicant makes the applicant unfit to be an employment agent, that the applicant has failed to pay court-ordered payments as provided in sub. (2) or, that the applicant is liable for delinquent taxes as provided in sub. (3), or that the applicant is liable for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions as provided in sub. (4), or when the premises for conducting the business of an employment agent is found upon investigation to be unfit for such use. Any license granted by the department may be suspended or revoked by it upon notice to the licensee and good cause. Failure to comply with this chapter and rules promulgated thereunder, or with any lawful orders of the department, is cause to suspend or revoke a license. Failure to pay court-ordered payments as provided in sub. (2) is cause to deny, suspend, restrict, refuse to renew or otherwise withhold a license. Liability for delinquent taxes as provided in sub. (3) or delinquent unemployment insurance contributions as provided in sub. (4) is cause to deny or revoke a license.

36,48 Section 48. 105.13 (4) of the statutes is created to read:

105.13 (4) (a) The department may deny an application for the issuance or renewal of an employment agent's license, or revoke such a license already issued, if the department determines that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent contributions, as defined in s. 108.227 (1) (d). Notwithstanding s. 103.005 (10), an action taken under this paragraph is subject to review only as provided under s. 108.227 (5) and not as provided in ch. 227.

36,49 Section 49. 108.02 (4m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

108.02 (4m) (a) All earnings for wage-earning service which are paid to an employee during his or her base period as a result of employment for an employer except any payment made to or on behalf of an employee or his or her beneficiary under a cafeteria plan within the meaning of 26 USC 125, if the payment would not be treated as wages without regard to that plan and if 26 USC 125 would not treat the payment as constructively received;

36,50 Section 50. 108.02 (4m) (g) of the statutes is repealed.

36,51 Section 51. 108.02 (10e) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 108.02 (10e) (am) (intro.) and amended to read:

108.02 (10e) (am) (intro.) "Departmental error" means an error made by the department in computing or paying benefits which results exclusively from:

36,52 Section 52. 108.02 (10e) (a) and (b) of the statutes are renumbered 108.02 (10e) (am) 1. and 2.

36,53 Section 53. 108.02 (10e) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:

108.02 (10e) (bm) "Departmental error" does not include an error made by the department in computing, paying, or crediting benefits to any individual, whether or not a claimant, or in crediting contributions or reimbursements to one or more employers that results from any of the following:

1. A computer malfunction or programming error.

2. An error in transmitting data to or from a financial institution.

3. A typographical or keying error.

4. A bookkeeping or other payment processing error.

5. An action by the department resulting from a false statement or representation by an individual, including a statement or representation relating to the individual's identity.

6. An action by the department resulting from an unauthorized manipulation of an electronic system from within or outside the department.

36,54 Section 54. 108.02 (13) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

108.02 (13) (a) "Employer" means every government unit and Indian tribe, and any person, association, corporation, whether domestic or foreign, or legal representative, debtor in possession or trustee in bankruptcy or receiver or trustee of a person, partnership, association, or corporation, or guardian of the estate of a person, or legal representative of a deceased person, any partnership or partnerships consisting of the same partners, except as provided in par. (L), any limited liability company or limited liability companies consisting of the same members, except as provided in par. (kL), and any fraternal benefit society as defined in s. 614.01 (1) (a), which is subject to this chapter under the statutes of 1975, or which has had employment in this state and becomes subject to this chapter under this subsection and, notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, any service insurance corporation organized or operating under ch. 613, except as provided in s. 108.152 (6) (a) 3.

36,55 Section 55. 108.02 (13) (kL) of the statutes is repealed.

36,56 Section 56. 108.02 (15) (kt) of the statutes is created to read:

108.02 (15) (kt) "Employment", as applied to work for a given employer other than a government unit, an Indian tribe, or a nonprofit organization, except as the employer elects otherwise with the department's approval, does not include service performed by an inmate of a state prison, as defined in s. 302.01, or a federal prison.

36,57 Section 57. 108.04 (1) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

108.04 (1) (f) If an employee is required by law to have a license issued by a governmental agency to perform his or her customary work for an employer, and the employee's employment is suspended or terminated because the employee's license has been suspended, revoked or not renewed due to the employee's fault, the employee is not eligible to receive benefits until 5 weeks have elapsed since the end of the week in which the suspension or termination occurs or until the license is reinstated or renewed, whichever occurs first. The wages paid by the employer with which an employee's employment is suspended or terminated shall be excluded from the employee's base period wages under s. 108.06 (1) for purposes of benefit entitlement while the suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of the license is in effect. This paragraph does not preclude an employee from establishing a benefit year using the wages excluded under this paragraph if the employee qualifies to establish a benefit year under s. 108.06 (2) (a). The department shall charge to the fund's balancing account any benefits paid during a benefit year otherwise chargeable to the account of an employer that is subject to the contribution requirements of ss. 108.17 and 108.18 from which base period wages are excluded under this paragraph if an employee qualifies to receive benefits for any week in that benefit year using wages that were excluded under this paragraph.

36,58 Section 58. 108.04 (1) (g) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read: