Bill > AB146

This bill modifies the existing rules of the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) regarding unemployment insurance (UI) benefit claims by establishing a mandatory minimum response time for employers. Specifically, when the DWD requests information from an employer about a UI benefit claim—which could include details about an employee's employment separation, work dates, wages, or potential disqualifying circumstances—the department must now provide the employer with at least 12 business days to respond. This change aims to ensure employers have adequate time to gather and submit the requested information accurately, potentially improving the efficiency and fairness of the UI claim review process. Currently, there was no specified minimum time frame for employer responses, so this bill introduces a standardized and transparent timeline for employers to provide necessary documentation to the DWD during unemployment insurance claim investigations.

Labor and Employment

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab146