Posts by Saveon Grenell
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares State’s Mask Mandate is Unlawful
Today, March 31, 2021, the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a 4-3 decision held that Governor Evers exceeded the emergency powers provided to him under Wis. Stat. § 323.10 in issuing a state-wide mask mandate. The Court ruled, “…Executive Orders #82 and #90 – both of which declare a public health emergency in response to COVID-19…
Read MoreNew Notice Requirement to Employees Regarding Unemployment Benefits
Starting on November 2, 2020, Wisconsin employers must notify employees of the availability of Unemployment Insurance (UI) at the time of separation of employment. Separation of employment can include termination for misconduct, layoffs, and furloughs. This notice, however, does not guarantee that an employee will be eligible to receive UI Benefits, but requires the employer…
Read MoreGovernor Evers Reissues Mask Order and Declares New Public Health Emergency
Today, September 22, 2020, Gov. Tony Evers declared a new Public Health Emergency and issued a new face covering Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear face coverings when indoors, except in a private residence or when no one else is present. Both orders are effective immediately and will expire on November 21, 2020 or with a…
Read MoreGovernor Evers’ Safer-at-Home Order Extended to May 26, 2020
Yesterday, April 16, 2020, Governor Evers’ issued an extension to his March 24, 2020 Safer-at-Home Order in an attempt to further “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 in the State of Wisconsin. While the intent of the Order is to loosen certain restrictions currently in place, it does impose additional requirements on business operations not found…
Read MoreGovernor Evers’ Interim Order to “Turn the Dial”
Today, April 27, 2020, Governor Evers issued another Emergency Order on the heels of his April 16, 2020 Safer-at-Home extension and his Badger Bounce Back Order of April 20, 2020. The Badger Bounce Back Order outlined a plan to “turn the dial down” on the Safer-at-Home Order. The Order issued today relaxes some restrictions currently…
Read MoreSupreme Court Ruling on Sexual Orientation and Transgender Status Extends Protection to LGBTQ Employees
Today, June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on a much anticipated landmark decision related to discrimination based on sexual orientation and transgender status. Historically, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, has made it “unlawful … for an employer to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any…
Read MoreFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act Notice
Today, March 25, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor issued the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice. All covered employers are already required to display and keep displayed a poster prepared by the U.S. Department of Labor summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and explaining how employees may file…
Read MoreGovernor Evers Safer-at-Home Order
Today, March 24, 2020, Governor Evers’ issued a Safer-at-Home Order in an attempt to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 in the State of Wisconsin. The Order goes into effect starting Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and remains in effect until April 24, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued. This Order has…
Read MoreBoard Meetings Under COVID-19
Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, school districts and governmental entities across the State of Wisconsin have either closed completely or are operating in a limited capacity. This closure has called into question how governing boards should operate as it relates to complying with Open Meetings Law. Under Open Meetings Law, “all meetings of…
Read MoreGuidance for School Districts Related to Travel and Public Events in Light of the Coronavirus
With Spring Break around the corner and the recent rise in concerns surrounding the coronavirus, this Legal Update will provide guidance to school districts in handling student and staff travel, in addition to other district operations that may be affected by COVID-19. This Legal Update is based on currently available information and best practices, and…
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