Governor Evers signed a Coronavirus Relief Bill on April 15 with new language for First Responders who contract Covid-19. Under the statute, the term First Responder means an employee or volunteer for an employer that provides firefighting, law enforcement, or medical...
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What is Workers’ Memorial Day
For more than 30 years in the United States, April 28 has been recognized as Workers’ Memorial Day, which honors people who died on the job. It also represents a day that promotes a safe and healthy workplace for the millions of people who work in the country and...
Work Comp “Presumption” for COVID-19 Claims by First Responders
The legislature passed a coronavirus relief package on April 15, 2020, which was signed into law the same day by Governor Evers. The Bill, 2019 WI Act 185, contains changes to the workers' compensation laws, specifically for COVID-19 injuries for first responders and...
Domer Law & Ward Law Firm Joining Forces!
Big News for Work Comp in Wisconsin Effective September 10, 2019, Ward Law Firm and Domer Law - two law firms practicing only workers' compensation - combined forces to provide enhanced services to Wisconsin's injured workers. This team of attorneys now boasts over 80...