SWWDB Closures & Updates
Statistics Reveal How Covid-19 Has Impacted Unemployment Claims
SWWDB Healthcare Coverage FAQS and Resources
Information on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Governor Evers announces Safer At Home Order
SWWDB Office Closures (3/23/2020)
State of Wisconsin Medicaid Announcements
SWWDB Press Release (3/17/2020)
Employee Information
Employer Information
Resources Available for Employees
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is encouraging people to go online for faster service delivery. DWD's Unemployment Insurance Division is experiencing heavy call volume and longer than normal wait times. For fast, up-to-date information and to apply for unemployment benefits, please head to https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ui/. Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Coronavirus and Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits. https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/public/ui.htm
- Apply online - The week you become unemployed, file your application online and do not wait to file. For more information, instructional videos, and to apply, please visit https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/apply/.
- File your weekly claim - After you have applied online, you will need to file a claim certification each week. This will require you to answer a series of questions. You must continue to file a weekly claim certification for each week you would like to receive benefits. You can find more information at https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/handbook/english/contentspart3.htm.
DWD has a helpful claimant handbook that can be found at https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/handbook/. It contains important information and instructions about your eligibility for benefits and how to protect your rights to those benefits under the Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance law.
Resources Available for Employers
Employers can find information on Unemployment Insurance at:
- Payment Options (https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uitax/payments/)
- UI Employer Online Services (https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uitax/)
DWD has a helpful Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Handbook for Employers, which can be found at: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ui201/.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Godfrey & Kahn All in a Day's Work® - Insights on Labor & Employment Law
Manpower Workforce Resources Related To COVID-19
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced 3/18/2020 that they are making funds available to impacted SMALL businesses (less than 20 employees) to cover rent and to meet payroll expenses, including paid leave (including sick, family and other leave related to COVID-19).
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)
Webinar: March 18th Update with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Members of his cabinet.
Webinar: WMC COVID-19 Update 3-18-2020.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pandemic Preparedness Resources
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers: Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
OSHA/HHS Resources and Information
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Preventing Worker Exposure to COVID-19
Additional Resources suggested by OSHA
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Information for businesses during a crisis and a template of a Business Continuity Plan
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Funding Programs Page
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Coronavirus Response Toolkit with shareable Social Media Graphics
COVID-19 Business Preparedness Checklist and other resources
Letter to U.S. Government Leaders on Coronavirus Response, Monday, March 16, 2020
America’s Small Business Development Centers COVID-19 Small Business Resources
FACEBOOK Business Resource Hub
