Beginning November 2, 2020, Wisconsin employers will be required to notify workers at separation about the availability of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits pursuant to an emergency rule recently issued by the Department...more
In mid-April, the Wisconsin legislature enacted Act 185, making a host of changes to the state unemployment insurance (UI) program. One particularly helpful change for Wisconsin employers ensured that the cost of initial UI...more
The unprecedented economic conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced many Wisconsin employers to implement layoffs, partial furloughs, pay reductions and other painful employment actions. With uncertainty...more
5/4/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Flexible Work Arrangements ,
Furloughs ,
Layoffs ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Share
On April 15, 2020, the Wisconsin Senate convened for its first-ever virtual session to pass a COVID-19 relief package. Governor Tony Evers signed the bill moments later. ...more