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 […]
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 […]
By: Daniel Finerty and Melissa Stone After Assembly Bill 1038 passed on April 14, 2020 and was quickly taken up and passed by the State Senate the following day, Governor Evers took swift action to sign the legislation, known as the COVID-19 Response Bill. 2019 Wisconsin Act 185 (Act) became effective April 16, 2020. The […]
By: Daniel Finerty and Laurie Petersen A Work‐Share Program (“program” or “plan”) is a benefit plan for which Wisconsin businesses can apply to the Unemployment Insurance Division of the Department of Workforce Development (“UI Division” or “DWD”). The program is designed to help both Wisconsin businesses and their employees by allowing businesses to tap the […]
On April 10, 2020, the Office of Worker’s Compensation advised that it will continue to convert all in-person hearings, prehearings, and mediations to conferences conducted by telephone, or video conference for the foreseeable future. Please click here for more information. Thank you.