The tsunami of new employment laws and regulations in the last two months has challenged employers and human resources professionals, created a host of new employee rights, and caused many bouts of compliance head-scratching....more
6/4/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Covered Employees ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Rights ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Joint Employers ,
Leave of Absence ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Temporary Employees
Last month, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm issued Emergency Order No. 28 (the “Safer-at-Home Order”) requiring Wisconsinites to remain at home, not travel, and close all...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
/ CARES Act ,
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