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 […]
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 […]
By: Sally A. Piefer Last week we reported that Governor Evers planned to release the names of more than 1,000 businesses who have had 2 or more employees test positive for COVID-19. The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) reported that it had been regularly urging the Governor to keep this information confidential. WMC claimed that […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Register Now for the Upcoming Complimentary Webinar on September 22, 2020 The National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network (NWCDN) invites you to attend a webinar on September 22, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST). NWCDN lawyers from four adjacent midwestern states, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa are partnering to present a three part series of webinars entitled […]
By Sally Piefer A decision from a federal district court in New York may very well have changed several key regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This decision could impact many employers across the country, right as schools are determining whether they will hold in-person class or whether they will remain […]
Register Now for the Upcoming Complimentary Webinar on August 13, 2020 The National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network (NWCDN) invites you to attend a webinar on August 13, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST). NWCDN lawyers from four adjacent midwestern states, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa are partnering to present a three part series of […]