By: Sally A. Piefer Last week, the Illinois Governor signed legislation which amends three Illinois laws which will impact employers with operations in Illinois. Criminal Conviction Information As of March 23, 2021, employers in Illinois may not use a criminal conviction (felony, misdemeanor, probation, or imprisonment) as a basis for making employment decisions—unless (1) there […]
By: Sally A. Piefer and Samantha J. Wood Last week, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law. This is a large and detailed piece of legislation that has several components that directly affect employers. FFCRA Leave Expansion/Extension Like the prior COVID-19 stimulus/relief bill that was discussed here, the ARPA allows […]
By: Samantha J. Wood Last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. This guidance can be found here. The CDC stated that it considers an individual to be “fully vaccinated” two weeks after they have either received the second dose of the two-dose series […]
By: David Keating Within two days of taking office, President Biden fired National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) General Counsel Peter Robb, Robb’s Deputy General Counsel Alice Stock, and named Member Lauren McFerran, the only Democratic member of the Board, as its Chairman. These unprecedented firings have resulted in great scrutiny of the new administration from […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced that the Firm has joined The Gavel – your claims defense network,® a nationwide network of defense firms and insurance specialists. The Gavel was designed by experienced insurance industry professionals to streamline their work by providing direct access to and connections with experienced, vetted insurance defense attorneys and insurance […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced Andrew J. Quartaro and James W. Goonan became equity shareholders effective January 1, 2021. Quartaro and Goonan were tapped in early 2020 to lead the growing firm’s expansion by heading up new offices in Madison and Manitowoc, respectively.
“With Andrew and James leading the way, our Madison and Manitowoc offices have taken root as we continue to expand our presence and add depth to our already highly-regarded Worker’s Compensation Defense team,” says Firm President Oyvind Wistrom. “Their expertise and dedication will be a great asset to our leadership team and helps solidify our commitment to top-notch client service and building positive solutions for the businesses we serve.”
Quartaro has been repeatedly recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers and was awarded an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible.
He is a frequent author and presenter on worker’s compensation issues and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin.
Goonan serves on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys and is a frequent presenter on Wisconsin worker’s compensation issues. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
By: Sally A. Piefer December 22, 2020 Last evening the legislature approved a new COVID-19 stimulus/relief bill. The bill is expected to be signed by the President soon. Many employers have wondered whether the legislature would extend FFCRA leave, specifically the emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and emergency family and medical leave (EFMLA) provisions as […]
By: Oyvind Wistrom On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released updated guidance on the responsibilities and rights of employers and employees related to the COVID-19 vaccine, including mandatory employer vaccination programs. The publication entitled “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” is […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., announced today that Attorney Matthew Kurudza has joined the firm as an Associate on their Worker’s Compensation Defense team. Kurudza will practice out of Lindner & Marsack’s Milwaukee headquarters. Kurudza’s practice focuses on defending worker’s compensation claims throughout Wisconsin. He comes to Lindner & Marsack with wide range of experience, having previously […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced five attorneys acknowledged by Super Lawyers magazine. Honorees include Douglas M. Feldman, Thomas W. Mackenzie, Gary A. Marsack, Jonathan T. Swain and Oyvind Wistrom. All were also recognized as Best Lawyers by U.S. News & World Report, along with Daniel J. Finerty. The firm itself has also once again been selected […]