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Please Click HerePosted on June 1, 2020 by Sara J. Ackermann
Many of you are reopening (if you were closed) or bringing back staff who were either laid off or teleworking. With this comes MANY questions, such as: CAN we monitor off-duty conduct, and if so, SHOULD we?? If you are a private sector employer, your employees work in Wisconsin, and barring an employment contract or […]
Posted on May 29, 2020 by Jessica A. Merkel, Aric D. Burch and Mark D. Munson
As we are coming to the end of Elder Law Month (as named by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys), one of our many roles as elder law attorneys is to keep you apprised of important topics in the world of elder law. As such, we wanted to reach out to you to draw […]
Posted on May 27, 2020 by Mary Ellen Schill, Amy E. Ebeling and Benjamin E. Streckert
As some Paycheck Protection Program loan borrowers approach the close of their eight week covered period (the period during which loan proceeds can be used for certain expenses and the corresponding loan amount can be forgiven), Congress is considering making significant changes to the program that would apply to existing loans and new PPP loans. […]
Posted on May 21, 2020 by John H. Fisher II
The Evers administration just announced a new grant funding program for long-term care, home and community based services, and emergency medical services. The grant program is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funding is intended to help health care providers who are considered to be most at-risk for […]
Posted on May 21, 2020 by Joseph M. Mella
Earlier this week, the Wisconsin Department of Administration announced the creation of the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program. The state has allocated $25 Million to a program to assist residential renters with rent payments and security deposit obligations from the grant the state received under the CARES Act funds issued to all states. To be eligible, […]
Posted on May 20, 2020 by Mary Ellen Schill
In a bit of a respite from COVID-19, today the IRS announced the Health Savings Account limits for 2021. With respect to contribution limits, the limits are slightly higher than the ones for 2020. As a reminder, these inflation adjusted amounts are effective for calendar year 2021. HSA/HDHP Requirement Cost-of-Living Adjustments Limit on HSA Contributions […]
Posted on May 20, 2020 by Robert J. Reinertson
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced yesterday that it will resume enforcing its illness reporting requirements with regard to COVID-19 cases for most employers. The new guidance may be found here. This is a reversal of the relaxation that OSHA announced six weeks ago that it was putting a hold on most COVID-19 […]
Posted on May 18, 2020 by Sara J. Ackermann and Robert J. Reinertson
Late last week, the Wisconsin Safety Council released a brochure for Wisconsin employers to consider as they prepare to reopen. The brochure can be found here. Employers should also consult the previously issued Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Reopen Guidelines for their industry here. Finally, don’t forget to keep an eye on your local government directives. […]
Posted on May 16, 2020 by Mary Ellen Schill and Amy E. Ebeling
You’ve been waiting. We’ve been waiting. Another week went by with no meaningful guidance on the forgiveness provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program. What better time to issue it than a beautiful Friday evening! We now have the official Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application, and instructions. Not drafts, but the actual form and instructions […]
Posted on May 14, 2020 by Benjamin E. Streckert, Mary Ellen Schill and Amy E. Ebeling
On May 5th, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) extended the PPP loan repayment safe harbor from May 7th to May 14th. In FAQ #47 the Treasury just announced it has extended the deadline once again—this time to May 18th. This extension is intended to give borrowers additional time to consider the SBA’s repayment […]