On this week's Big I Buzz, we discuss the recent updates regarding Gov. Evers' order limiting indoor public gatherings to 25%, how judges are proceeding with cases demanding COVID-19 tuition refunds and Wisconsin's new mandated UI notice for employees at separation. 

Updates to Gov. Tony Evers' order limiting bar and restaurant capacity: 

Tavern League Sues Gov. Evers over Order Restricting Capacity to 25%

The Tavern League of Wisconsin is suing Governor Tony Evers' administration for his order limiting public indoor gatherings to 25% of the room or building's capacity. The lawsuit attempts to block the enforcement of Evers latest emergency order arguing it did not go through the rule-making process, calling it "illegal", according to WQOW. Read more about the lawsuit here. 

Wisconsin Judge Blocks Order from Gov. Tony Evers Limiting Bar and Restaurant Capacity as Virus Surges

According to The Associated Press, this morning (October 14th), a Wisconsin Judge temporarily blocked an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places. 

Judges Refuse to Dismiss Cases Demanding COVID-19 Tuition Refunds

Students forced to return home after abrupt closures of their colleges and universities during the first COVID-19 lockdowns are suing for refunds for tuition and fees paid. According to NU Property Casualty 360, "About 200 class actions hit the courts soon after campuses closed this spring, most asserting breach of contract and unjust enrichment on behalf of various classes of students seeking refunds for tuition, fees, and housing and meal costs. Judges in Michigan, Ohio and Florida have allowed some of those claims to survive, despite assertions from the schools that students have not identified a contract or proven that, once in a virtual setting, they had breached it." Read more about the cases here. 

EMPLOYER ALERT: Wisconsin Mandates UI Notice for Employees at Separation

Starting November 2, 2020, all employers covered by Wisconsin's Unemployment Insurance (UI) law must provide employees with written notice regarding the availability of UI benefits upon separation from employment.According to Godfrey & Kahn, "Employers can satisfy the new UI notice obligation by simply providing employees with a copy of the DWD's UI poster, or by including the following DWD suggested language in other written communications to an employee, at the time of separation. Read more and find the digital poster here. 

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