WERC Ruling Makes Most Employee Health Insurance Language in Collective Bargaining Agreements with Wisconsin Public Safety Unions Illegal

On July 6, 2022, the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) issued a pair of decisions with major state-wide implications for municipal employers and their public safety unions. In City of Racine (police), Decision No. 39446 (WERC, 7-6-22) and City of Racine (firefighters), Decision No. 39447 (WERC, 7-6-22), the WERC held that municipal employers are prohibited…

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How to Address Off-Duty Conduct in Public and Private Sector Employment

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It’s no surprise that employers need to properly address any on-duty misconduct by employees, but we often field questions from clients wondering what to do about activities that occur while their employees are off-duty. Particularly those who are active on social media channels, as well as those who participate in protests or rallies. Whether your…

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