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The Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC) was created to advise the Department and Legislature on policy matters concerning the administration of the workers compensation laws. The council has maintained stability of the workers compensation system without partisan changes in the executive or legislative branch of government. The Council allows the labor and management representatives to play a direct role in recommending changes in the Workers Compensation Law to the Legislature.
On March 22, 2024 Governor Tony Evers signed the WC Agreed Upon Bill for 2024, AB-1073. 2023 Wisconsin Act 213 was effective March 24, 2024. See Act 213, AB-1073 and 2023 Wisconsin Act 213 Plain Language Summary for more information. AB-1074 was another agreed upon bill for the session that did not pass.
The permanent rule (CR 22-072) for computing the average weekly wage for part-time employees that complies with the recent amendments to s. 102.11 (1), Wis. Stats., became effective on June 1, 2023.
On April 8, 2022 Governor Tony Evers signed the WC Agreed Upon Bill for 2022, AB-911. 2021 Wisconsin Act 232 became effective on April 10, 2022. Act 232, AB-911 and Wisconsin Act 232 Plain Language Summary
SB-673 WC Agreed Upon Bill for 2020 was introduced in the Wisconsin State Senate on January 8, 2020.
SB-665 WC Agreed Upon Bill for 2018 was introduced in the Wisconsin State Senate on December 21, 2017.
On February 29, 2016 Governor Scott Walker signed the WC Agreed Upon Bill for 2016, AB-724. 2015 Wisconsin Act 180 became effective on March 2, 2016. 2015 Wisconsin Act 180, AB-724 and Plain Language Summary
The current version of DWD 80 & 81, with additions/changes effective November 1, 2015, can be found here: DWD 80/81. A plain language summary of the amendments to DWD 80 , effective November 1, 2015, is provided here: Plain Language Summary .
On April 2, 2012 Governor Walker signed the WC Agreed Upon Bill for 2012, SB-409. 2011 Wisconsin Act 183 became effective on April 17, 2012. 2011 Wisconsin Act 183, SB 409, and Plain Language Summary
DWD 80 and the creation of DWD 81 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. DWD 80 and 81(PDF, 461 KB) The amendment to DWD 80 and the creation of DWD 81 (WC Treatment Guidelines) became effective November 1, 2007.
Electronic copies of Worker's Compensation Advisory Council documents from past years may be obtained by contacting the WC Division at (608) 266-1340.
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