Rule Reversals & Changes
October 26, 2021
The Wage and Hour Division has rescinded its new Joint Employer Rule (published 01/16/2020 and effective 03/16/2020), effective on September 28, 2021. We outlined the
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The Vaccination Requirement Quandary
July 22, 2021
With questions still swirling about rising infection rates, the Delta variant, booster shots, and the like, business owners are in a bit of a quandary.
Back to Normal?
July 22, 2021
While many businesses have started to pivot back from “survival mode” to some semblance of normal, this comes with a few surprises such as payroll
American Rescue Plan Act Funds
July 22, 2021
On July 14, Governor Evers announced the allocation of $130 million from the American Rescue Plan Act: $100 million for the Workforce Innovation grant program,
Independent Contractors – Deja Vu
July 22, 2021
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission withdrew its January 7th final rule on independent contractor status, citing its incompatibility with the Fair Labor Standards Act’s text
Be on Lookout for Potential Changes to Insurance Terms
April 27, 2021
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its continued fallout, many insurers are adding language to new and renewed policies regarding business losses. This includes new
Small Business Stimulus in Wisconsin
April 27, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act allocated $3.2 billion to Wisconsin, and Governor Evers recently announced that $420 million of that sum will go to small
American Rescue Plan Updates
April 27, 2021
A few updates since we distributed our American Rescue Plan e-alert in March: The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has updated its website with COBRA guidance,
Vaccine Rollout, Continued Infections, and the Workforce
April 27, 2021
Every American (16 years of age or older) is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, and many employers are turning to DHS-approved on-site clinics to facilitate vaccination of their workers.
Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
January 16, 2021
Individuals who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are now facing consequences. While criminal and civil culpability may depend on individual circumstances, we have
