The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed bills that would eliminate state income taxes on tips and allow a deduction for a portion of overtime pay. The tip exemption would apply
While Wisconsin’s legislature passed portable benefits legislation for app-based workers (e.g., DoorDash, Uber) earlier this year, the legislation was ultimately vetoed by Governor Evers. Under the law, companies would have
In March, Governor Evers signed into law two bills of note to Wisconsin employers: 2023 Wisconsin Act 237 and 2023 Wisconsin Act 228. Act 237 requires certain employers to provide
In December, the President signed the Speak Out Act into law. The law is intended to ensure that employees are not barred from filing a claim and/or speaking out with
The House of Representatives recently passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act on an overwhelming and bipartisan vote of 414–5. Of note, the Act would require that businesses automatically enroll
In March, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, amending the existing Federal Arbitration Act. The new law allows for those
While the statewide labor shortage is a complex and multi-faceted topic, some Wisconsin legislators have attributed the issue primarily to unemployment eligibility and related benefits. Accordingly, legislation has been introduced
As you may recall, a tornado swept through Kentucky in December, causing substantial property damage and a number of fatalities. Among the wreckage was a candle factory in which 110
President Biden’s July 9th Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy includes over 70 initiatives on the subject, with implications for a wide range of government agencies. For
The Biden Administration has shown support for expanded employee discrimination protections. In Congress, the Equality Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act focus on LGBTQ and pregnancy discrimination protections, respectively. As to the pregnancy discrimination
