Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin: When and how to apply for this vital benefit A few months ago, in response to COVID-19 and the Safer-at-Home Order, we published a COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Guide to demystify Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance (UI)...
Many Wisconsin employees are concerned about their uncertain employment future due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have fielded many questions from Wisconsin workers since the outbreak started, and our attorneys have diligently kept up on developing laws...
Essential Information for WI Workers Seeking Unemployment Relief During COVID-19 As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis worsens in Wisconsin, workers are focused on the safety and well-being of their family and friends. Many businesses are closing or cutting hours in...
Wisconsin workers affected by recent flooding may now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance – but only for a short while. The application deadline is the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 23, 2018. If you live in Marquette County, the deadline to apply is...
In 2013, the Wisconsin legislature enacted new unemployment legislation. Under these new rules, employees may be denied unemployment benefits if they are found to have engaged in “substantial fault.” The statutory definition for “substantial fault” is as follows: For...
A Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge affirmed the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s initial determination that a truck driver was entitled to unemployment benefits. Attorney Danielle Schroder represented the employee in the hearing on the matter....
COVID-19 Notice: Hawks Quindel is fully operational and committed to serving the needs of current and new clients during this challenging time. We are available via phone, email and video conference and we will continue to be available to serve as advocates in whatever capacity is needed for our existing and potential clients.
