Dane County Issues New Emergency Order, Effective February 10 at 12:01 a.m.
Public Health Madison & Dane County (“PHMDC”) recently issued Emergency Order #13, to go into effect at 12:01am on February 10, 2021, replacing Emergency Order #12, which expires at the same time. Citing a reduction in the 7-day case average and the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 countywide, PHMDC is, generally, loosening restrictions. In […]
Landlord Law: Emotional Support Animals
On April 18, 2018, Governor Walker signed 2017 WI Act 317 which contains several provisions pertaining to the rights of landlords and tenants. In general, the changes are landlord-friendly. The breadth of the act is too large in scope for this blog article. But, check back with KEW Tips for more laws affecting landlords. This […]
Employers Must Provide Employees Unemployment Notice at Separation
Effective November 2, 2020 Wisconsin employers will be required to provide all departing employees, regardless of the reason for the separation with the company, written notice regarding Unemployment Insurance Benefits. What Should the Notice Say? The DWD has suggested language to be included in the notice to be given to employees, including the following: That […]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Breaking it Down
During the early morning of Saturday, March 14, 2020, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), after President Trump tweeted his support of the bill. The United States Senate passed the bill on March 18, 2020, and President Trump signed the bill later that day. It […]
Supreme Court Dismantles Employee Rights
On May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court found in favor of corporate America as it relates to employee rights. In a 5-4 decision authored by Trump appointee, Neil Gorsuch, the Court determined that employers could prohibit employees from joining forces in a class action lawsuit to bring violations of the Fair Labor Standards […]
CCAP Changes Ahead
Good news for people with dismissed criminal cases, evictions showing up on CCAP What is CCAP? You’ve probably used the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (“WCCA”) website, which displays information on cases in state (circuit) courts in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, called the Consolidated Case Automation Program (“CCAP” – pronounced “see-cap”). You’ve also probably heard […]
FLSA Overtime and Salary Changes – Put on Hold
FLSA Overtime and Salary Changes – Put on Hold No longer going into effect December 1, 2016 This just in… A federal court, on November 22, 2016, issued an injunction to temporarily stop the Department of Labor from implementing the new rules which were set to change, among other changes, the minimum salary that must […]
Don’t!! Make the Call – Handheld Phones and Construction Zones
If you’re anything like me, you like finding ways to save time by multitasking, like talking on the phone while on the way to a meeting. And, if you’re anything like me, you’re also aware that Wisconsin—like many states—has laws against distracted driving, and levies penalties against those who, for instance, text and drive. Now, […]