April 24, 2020
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) issued this document to help provide general information about unemployment insurance benefits for employees affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
April 3, 2020
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act) into law. The Act requires employers to provide paid leave for some employees related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, among other measures. The leave provisions […]
April 1, 2020
As the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases grows daily, employers across the country are dealing with the difficult situation of responding to an employee’s positive COVID-19 test. Employers are responsible for handling the situation swiftly to protect the […]
March 20, 2020
As part of sweeping legislation signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, two laws were enacted that provide workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of the new leave provisions, the […]
March 19, 2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a type of coronavirus that can spread from person to person and cause respiratory illness. The majority of patients with COVID-19 experience mild to […]
March 19, 2020
With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, it is essential that we take the necessary steps to keep ourselves and others safe. Click Here for the Full Bulletin Resource provided by Zywave
March 19, 2020
For many, working from home is just the daily routine. For people unfamiliar with remote work, it can take some getting used to. During a coronavirus outbreak, some workers may be forced to work from home when they otherwise wouldn’t. […]
March 18, 2020
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Employers are obligated to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their […]
March 16, 2020
In light of the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, the Department of Labor (DOL) has published answers to frequently asked questions on how employers can stay in compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which regulates […]
March 16, 2020
On Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that events or gatherings planned within the next eight weeks that will have 50 or more people in attendance be canceled or postponed. This resource from […]
March 16, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to increase spending for aid related to the coronavirus / COVID-19 crisis. This Legal Update provides information about the bill, which was passed by the House on March 14, 2020 Click HERE […]
February 3, 2020
ACA reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 for the 2019 calendar year is due in early 2020. Although the IRS extended the deadline for furnishing statements to individuals for 2019, the deadline for filing returns with the IRS remains […]
