Category Archives: Employment
Badger Bounce Back
On Monday, April 20, 2020, Governor Evers announced the Badger Bounce Back Plan (the Plan) to begin to re-open Wisconsin’s economy. The plan is based on the similar guidelines issued by President Trump last week. The Plan is broken into … Read more
Ratings Bureau Update
On March 30, 2020, the Worker’s Compensation Ratings Bureau released its Circular Letter addressing new issues that impact Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Insurance Carriers and Employers. One specific issue we felt should be highlighted is how premiums paid by Employers would … Read more
Safer at Home Extended
On April 16, 2020, Governor Evers extended his “Safer at Home” order through May 26, 2020. The previous order was set to expire next week, on April 24, 2020. The extension also included some changes, these include: Public libraries may … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
COVID-19 Update: Work from Home Injuries and Work-Related Exposure
As precautions increase, and more Employers are encouraging work from home, the chance of a work injury occurring at home also increases. Here are a few pointers to help Employers and Worker’s Compensation Carriers deal with these issues: Employees, even … Read more