Category Archives: Workers Compensation
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
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
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
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
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
FFCRA Update
The FFCRA underwent major changes as the United States House of Representatives limited the availability of 12 weeks of paid family leave only to parents who are at home with children whose schools have closed. Another major change states small … Read more
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: How does this Impact Employers?
The United States House of Representatives passed the preliminary version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or the FFCRA. The Act has not been addressed by the Senate or signed by the President, but is expected to pass through … Read more
OWCH Announces Temporary Change to Hearing Procedure
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
Employers/WC Carriers: What can you do about COVID-19?
As we are well aware, the novel coronavirus has entered the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has advised Employers to have a plan ready to deal with this virus and the potential spread. That has left … Read more