Author Archives: Mary Gemeinhardt

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The EEOC Releases Updated Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations and Related Employment Laws

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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 […]

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LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., WELCOMES ATTORNEY MATTHEW KURUDZA TO WORKER’S COMPENSATION DEFENSE TEAM

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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 […]

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Workers’ Compensation in a Post COVID World

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Lindner & Marsack, as the Wisconsin firm member of the National Workers Compensation Defense Network, would like to invite you to this year’s NWCDN virtual annual conference. This year’s conference is “Workers’ Compensation in a Post COVID World.”  The day-long program will focus on both COVID and COVID inspired topics with presenters including a Director […]

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NEW SEPARATION NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

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By: Samantha J. Wood Pursuant to a recently issued emergency rule from the Department of Workforce Development (“DWD”), as of November 2, 2020, Wisconsin employers will be required notify workers about the availability of unemployment insurance at the time of their separation from employment. This rule was enacted pursuant to a provision in the federal […]

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COURT ISSUES TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER PREVENTING WISCONSIN GOVERNOR FROM RELEASING NAMES OF BUSINESSES EXPERIENCING COVID CASES

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By Sally Piefer Yesterday we reported that, despite repeated requests from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), Wisconsin’s Governor Evers was set to release to the public the names of Wisconsin businesses who have had at least 2 employees test positive for COVID. The release of business names was scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2020. […]

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Reports Wisconsin Governor to Release Names of Companies with Positive COVID Cases

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By: Sally A. Piefer Yesterday afternoon, the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) notified its members that Governor Evers plans to release the names of more than 1,000 businesses who have had 2 or more employees test positive for COVID-19. The release is reportedly scheduled to occur tomorrow, Friday, October 2, 2020. During the summer, Governor […]

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DOL PROVIDES CLARIFICATION ON FFCRA PAID LEAVE PROVISIONS

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By: Samantha J. Wood and Sally Piefer Last month, the federal district court for the Southern District of New York struck down several regulations issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and its two major provisions, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family […]

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WI Work Comp Forum – October 8, 2020

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The Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Forum (WIWC) invites you to attend an all-virtual, one-day educational event on October 8, 2020.  You can expect the same quality speakers and topics as you would normally see during our annual conference, but now you can enjoy them from the comfort of your own home!  Additionally, we are offering opportunities […]

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