As much of the country is determining how to best function in working from home and keeping appropriate social distance, the insurance industry is in a difficult position as some functions, such as claims handling and evidentiary inspections, cannot be conducted remotely
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Who qualifies as a “Health Care Provider” or “Emergency Responder” under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act? The Department of Labor has released updated “Questions and Answers” which provides guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (Act) requirements to provide paid
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In support of Wisconsin Governor Evers’ Safer At Home Order and Milwaukee Mayor Barrett’s Stay At Home Order, the firm has instituted protocols consistent with the Firm’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan to allow our attorneys and paralegals to work remotely.
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PAID LEAVE BENEFITS UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT In response to the devastating impact the coronavirus outbreak has had on American workers Congress has enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Act). While the Act addresses free coronavirus testing, expanded
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The risks associated with disciplining employees for critical comments about their employer’s policies were demonstrated again last week. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) concluded that Google violated federal labor law by issuing a final written warning to an employee for posting
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In Bahena v. Jefferson Capital Systems, the plaintiff alleged violations of the Wisconsin Consumer Act (“WCA”) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The defendants brought a state-court debt collection action with no legal right to do so, because they had not provided
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In City of Chicago v. Marshall, the 7th Circuit recently issued an opinion holding that vehicular fines incurred during the course of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy are administrative expenses that must be paid promptly and in full. In a previous appeal, the
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Many clients have contacted us regarding the use of the current I-9 form, which contains an expiration date of August 31, 2019. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has advised that “[u]ntil further notice, employers should continue using the Form I-9 currently
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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to meet the White Collar Exemptions (exempt executive,
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit recently affirmed a ruling granting summary judgment in favor of a WI law firm. John H. Burton had sued Kohn Law Firm in federal court alleging that his rights under the FDCPA and
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