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SB 1068

Relating to: notice to employees of full-service pharmacies and major grocery stores of permanent business closings and providing a penalty. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Carpenter and 6 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill requiring full-service pharmacies and major grocery stores to notify employees before permanent closure, with penalties for violations to protect worker transition time.

Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
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Bill Summary · SB 1068

Legislative bill overview

SB 1068 requires full-service pharmacies and major grocery stores to provide advance notice to employees before permanently closing their locations. The bill establishes notification requirements and penalties for non-compliance, though specific notice periods and penalty amounts are not detailed in the provided information.

Why is this important

Permanent business closures can devastate workers and communities, leaving employees without income or benefits and neighborhoods without access to essential services like medications and food. Advance notice requirements give workers time to seek alternative employment and allow communities to address service gaps, while also creating accountability for large corporations making closure decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Business flexibility vs. worker protection: Retailers may argue advance notice requirements limit their operational flexibility during financial difficulties, while workers advocate that large corporations can reasonably plan closures ahead
  • Scope and definition: Questions about what qualifies as "major" grocery stores, whether small independent pharmacies are exempt, and how notice requirements apply to multi-location chains versus single locations
  • Penalty structure: Disagreement likely over whether penalties are sufficient deterrent, how they're enforced, and whether revenue should fund worker assistance or general funds

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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