Some of the services offered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s diagnostic laboratories have been temporarily adjusted or suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Details are below. UW Insect Diagnostic Lab Open for insect/arthropod identification services for residents of Wisconsin. Digital photos are highly encouraged. Physical…

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Please see the following message from Sara Brish, Executive Director of the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding this year’s event. With a heavy heart, I am writing to inform you of our decision to cancel Walk Wisconsin 2020, which was scheduled for…

Employment Issues and the Coronavirus: An Overview of the FFCRA, the CARES Act, and Practical Workplace Recommendations For Farms. Every day seems to bring a new and challenging employment issue, law, or set of circumstances during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation will sort through…

Due to COVID-19 social distancing protocol a Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety (FSMA-PSR) grower training class will be offered online on April 21 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The requirement that growers attend these trainings in person will return once COVID-19 restrictions are…

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a second package of comprehensive legislative proposals that would provide critical investments in health services, support for essential workers, and assistance for Wisconsin families and businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s announcement today comes just…

DeWitt law firm has assembled information and links for CARES Act Resources & Practical Advice for Small Businesses and Nonprofits. Financial Institutions will begin accepting loan applications on April 3, 2020. Please click this link for more information on CARES Act resources: http://dewittllp.com/news-education/posts/2020/04/01/financial-institutions-will-begin-accepting-loan-applications-on-4.3.2020-cares-act-resources-practical-advice-for-small-businesses-and-nonprofits Businesses and…

Stimulus Bill Last week, Congress has passed a $2.2 trillion “Phase 3” stimulus bill that includes funding for agriculture. In particular, $9.5 billion is targeted for specialty crops, livestock and other impacted commodities. Yesterday, NPC joined with 74 other specialty crop associations on a letter…

The legal team at DeWitt has put together the following two articles that may be helpful in analyzing how the FFCRA applies to employers: President Signs the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passed by the Senate – So, What are the New Time Off Obligations…