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Please Click HerePosted on September 4, 2026 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
On September 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced that certain H-2A employers may become responsible for retroactive wage adjustments after the Department adopts a new methodology for calculating Adverse Effect Wage Rates. The announcement follows an August 26, 2026 order in United Farm Workers, et al. v. DOL, […]
Posted on August 31, 2026 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Morgan H. Sweeney
On August 11, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a final rule that permanently terminated the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. companies and citizens. FinCEN also stated that it will delete all information U.S. citizens previously submitted to the beneficial ownership information database. This development likely marks the […]
Posted on August 27, 2026
This fall, our Employment & Benefits Team will host forums in Eau Claire and Green Bay on Managing FMLA Leave: What HR Needs to Know. This practical discussion will cover FMLA compliance requirements, common employer challenges, and effective leave administration. Join fellow HR professionals and business leaders for an interactive 45-minute forum featuring discussion, questions, […]
Posted on July 23, 2026 by McKenna K. Coffeen
When applying for Wisconsin Medicaid long-term care programs, financial eligibility is only part of the process. Individuals must also demonstrate that they meet the required level of care through what is known as the functional screen test. The functional screen is a standardized assessment used in Wisconsin to determine whether an individual qualifies for Medicaid-funded […]
Posted on July 17, 2026 by Mary Ellen Schill and Morgan H. Sweeney
Due to the sustained increase in the price of fuel, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) has increased the optional standard mileage rates mid-year for computing the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business, medical, and moving expenses. Effective July 1, 2026, the optional standard mileage rates are 76 cents per mile for business […]
Posted on July 8, 2026 by McKenna K. Coffeen
One of the most common concerns families face when discussing long-term care is cost. Whether care is provided at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home, long-term care expenses can become significant very quickly. In Wisconsin, nursing home care can cost thousands of dollars each month, and even part-time in-home assistance […]
Posted on June 24, 2026 by McKenna K. Coffeen
When a loved one begins to need help with daily activities, families often face difficult decisions about care. Long-term care is not limited to nursing homes—it includes a wide range of services that help individuals manage daily living when age, illness, disability, or cognitive decline makes independent living difficult. Long-term care may include help with […]
Posted on May 29, 2026 by Mary Ellen Schill
On May 29, 2026, the IRS announced the Health Savings Account limits for 2027. With respect to contribution limits, and reflecting the inflationary environment, the limits are higher than the ones for 2026 and the required deductible and out-of-pocket maximums have increased as well. As a reminder, these inflation adjusted amounts are effective for calendar […]
Posted on May 28, 2026 by Nicole L. Stangl
On May 14, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) submitted a proposal to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (“OIRA”) seeking to rescind EEO-1 reporting requirements for all eligible employers, along with EEO-2, EEO-3, EEO-4, and EEO-5 data collection, and reporting requirements under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans […]
Posted on April 30, 2026
Ruder Ware is pleased to announce that Attorney Amy Ebeling has been elected to the board of directors of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies across major jurisdictions and global markets. Ebeling was elected to the position from the more than 9,200 attorneys in the Meritas […]