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Introduced
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
In Committee
08/19/2025
08/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current rules of the Department of Workforce Development, in order to determine unemployment insurance (UI) benefit claims, DWD may require employers to provide information about claimants[ employment separations, dates of work, wages and other payments, and other issues that may be disqualifying. This bill requires DWD to allow an employer no less than 12 business days to respond to an initial request for information about a UI benefit claim.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Wisconsin's unemployment insurance (UI) claim process by requiring the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to provide employers with at least 12 business days to respond to initial information requests about a UI benefit claim. Currently, employers are required to promptly inform the department about any potential eligibility issues when notified of a claim, but the bill now mandates a specific minimum timeframe for employers to provide their response. This change aims to give employers more structured time to gather and submit relevant information about an employee's UI claim, which could include details about employment separation, work dates, wages, or other potentially disqualifying factors. The bill will apply to UI claims filed in the week beginning on or after the bill's effective date, ensuring that employers have a clear and consistent timeline for responding to initial information requests from the department.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
Rob Hutton (R)*,
Chris Kapenga (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
David Armstrong (R),
Robert Brooks (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Benjamin Franklin (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
John Spiros (R),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 08/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb151 |
| SB151 ROCP for Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development On 8/19/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/government_operations_labor_and_economic_development/1938083.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB151.pdf |
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