Eight-hour work day; applicability

Wis. Stat. § 103.38
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(1) Subject to sub. (2), in all engagements to labor in any manufacturing or mechanical business if there is no express contract to the contrary, a day’s work shall consist of 8 hours and all engagements or contracts for labor in a manufacturing or mechanical business shall be so construed. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any contract for labor by the week, month or year.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/103.38Fetched: 10/7/2026
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