Wis. Admin. Code Department of Workforce Development DWD 272.001 - Declaration of policy
(1) The department, in fulfilling its
statutory mandate, has caused extensive studies to be made relative to the
consideration of a "living wage" and how the wage should be computed. The
concept of "cost of living" and "living wage" is very complex because of the
many variables. Any single concept is difficult to apply because of different
assumptions, techniques and local conditions.
(2) The rates adopted in this chapter reflect
compensation that has been determined to be adequate to permit any employee to
maintain herself or himself in minimum comfort, decency, physical and moral
well-being. The department has also considered the effect that an increase in
the living-wage might have on the economy of the state, including the effect of
a living-wage increase on job creation, retention and expansion, on the
availability of entry-level jobs and on regional economic conditions within the
state.
(6) Room allowances shall be
computed on the basis of 20% of the prescribed minimum rate for employees based
on a 40 hour week, rounded off to the nearest 5 cents.
(7) Meal allowance shall be computed on the
basis of 30% of the prescribed minimum rate for employees based on a 40 hour
week, rounded off to the nearest 5 cents.
Notes
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