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Was Mill Worker Injured During Off-hours Rescue Limited to Workers’ Comp?
Was Mill Worker Injured During Off-hours Rescue Limited to Workers’ Comp?

What Do You Think? When an employee’s injury does not arise out of employment, he may be able to sue his employer for negligence. But what if the employee is engaging in a work-related task, […]
How is AWW Calculated in Wisconsin?
How is AWW Calculated in Wisconsin?

Compliance Corner A key part of many workers' compensation claims is calculating an injured worker's wages. As Simply Research subscribers know, Wisconsin determines earnings as follows. Basics The average weekly earnings for temporary disability, permanent […]
Who’s an ‘Employer’ in Wisconsin?
Who’s an ‘Employer’ in Wisconsin?

Glossary Check Knowing who is and isn't an employer is foundational to knowing who is and isn't responsible for workers' compensation coverage, so that's why Simply Research covers the definition of "employer" across U.S. jurisdictions. […]
In Wisconsin, 1911 Top Court Case Found Workers’ Comp Law Constitutional
In Wisconsin, 1911 Top Court Case Found Workers’ Comp Law Constitutional

Caselaw Curriculum Over the next several months, we'll be covering landmark cases in the history of workers' compensation that have shaped the contours of the law across the country. Today, we kick off the foundational […]
What’s the Going & Coming Rule in Wisconsin?
What’s the Going & Coming Rule in Wisconsin?

Do You Know the Rule? As with most other jurisdictions, Wisconsin has statutory provisions regarding what happens when a worker experiences an injury heading to or leaving from the job. That information is available to […]
Do You Know the Rule? Wis. Computation of Weekly Wage
Do You Know the Rule? Wis. Computation of Weekly Wage

Milwaukee, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- People probably don't go into workers' compensation because they have a love for numbers, but you won't get far before running into math along the way. So, to keep things clear […]