Author Archives: Bonnie Zamorski

How Important is an Accurate Medical History?

Smith v. Zielles Tress Serv., Inc. – LIRC Decided October 14, 2019. Facts: Applicant told his treating doctors that he had no prior shoulder issues when treating for an allegedly work-related shoulder injury. Medical records showed Applicant had serious preexisting … Read more »

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FFCRA Effective Today

As a reminder, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or FFCRA becomes effective today.  The applies to employers who have fewer than 500 employees.  The employers must certify why an employee is taking eave under the Act.  This is a … Read more »

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The Overlap of the FFCRA, Unemployment, and Work Comp in Wisconsin.

COVID-19 update:  Today, 3/31/20, is the last day for employers to lay off employees prior to FFCRA becoming effective.  A few key points for Wisconsin employers and worker’s compensation carriers: Question #1:  If an employee is laid off today (or … Read more »

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FFCRA Update

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently updated its question and answer section on the FFCRA, which came in response to increased questions by employers on how the FFCRA will impact them.  Here is a summary of the DOL guidance: Employers … Read more »

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CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020.  This Act is designed to curb any potential recession caused by the outbreak of COVID-19.  The Act included a $367 … Read more »

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Third Party Attorney Fees: Is Recovery Limited by the Insurance Policy?

Kasal v. Stryker – Court of Appeals Decided March 17, 2020. Facts: Applicant worked for Aurora Healthcare and was injured in 2016 when a product made by Stryker Industries broke.  Sentry represented Aurora Healthcare and paid worker’s compensation benefits to Applicant … Read more »

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Stay at Home Order

WI Safer At Home On March 24, 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a “Safer At Home” Order.  It goes into effect at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning (March 25, 2020) and remains in effect until 8:00 a.m. on April 24, … Read more »

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General Guidelines for Temporary Partial Disability Computations

Given today’s unprecedented actions by Gov. Evers and the subsequent decisions Wisconsin business are making, here is some guidance from DWD that may be useful in explaining when TTD is owed vs. when UI benefits can be claimed. Plant shutdown-compulsory … Read more »

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Families First Coronavirus response Act (FFCRA)

President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law on March 18, 2020.  This has the potential to significantly impact small and mid-size employers.  The FFCRA requires employers with less than 500 employees to provide sick benefits … Read more »

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Gov Evers’ planned shutdown order for WI – to be signed tomorrow

Wisconsin Gov Tony Evers tweeted that he will sign a Stay At-home Order tomorrow.  As the Order is not finalized, we have not seen the details.  The governor did say there will be exceptions for certain types of businesses.  We … Read more »

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