FTC proposes rule prohibiting non-compete agreements
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule that would prohibit employers from requiring their employees to agree to non-compete agreements.The FTC proposed [...]
Check rising suicide rates through proactive construction employer efforts
Mental health issues flourish in an environment of silence and machoism, and the construction industry seems to create a perfect storm. With its “suck it up” and “get it done” culture, the [...]
Chapter offers new, five-part online human resources boot camp
ABC of Wisconsin is offering a five-part online boot camp series on human resources fundamentals through Zoom for our members this fall. The sessions, presented by ABC of Wisconsin member firms, [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
In Coronavirus News, Human Resources (articles & papers), Safety (articles and papers), Wisconsin Contractor Blog
Posted COVID-19 guidance reminders for the construction industry
The business response to COVID-19 “fatigue” needs to be consistent with regular communication, and defined efforts to track and prevent infection among the workforce. Local health departments in [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
Posted OSHA won’t enforce state mask mandate
OSHA representatives contend OSHA is not in the business of enforcing the state mandate, but reminds contractors that their actions should not be dictated by a statewide mandate."Employers [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
Posted What you should know if your employees were laid off due to the public health emergency
If your employees were laid off due to the public health emergency, you should complete the Relief of Charging Due To Public Health Emergency Form to prevent those benefits from being charged to [...]
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What the statewide mask order means for contractors
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency and issued an emergency order mandating the statewide use of face masks for all residents [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
Posted City of Milwaukee mask ordinance takes effect
The Milwaukee ordinance requires masks be worn anytime an individual, 3 years of age or older, is in a building open to the public or in any public space within six feet of another person who is [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
Posted Contractors in Dane County will have another safety mandate for jobsites: masks
Emergency Order #8 from Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC), which goes into effect on Monday, July 13, will require everyone age 5 and older to wear a face covering in any indoor space. [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
Posted Employee mental health: More vulnerable than ever during the COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent shelter-in-place orders have put unusual stress on the mental health of every employee who has to work from. It obviously places far greater strain on [...]
