The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon are employees as the state argued, not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended. The court, in a unanimous decision, said the appeal was "improvidently granted," meaning the Supreme Court should not have reviewed the case. … [Read more...] about WI Supreme Court: Amazon drivers are employees, not independent contractors
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Spring 2023 Election Results
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Milwaukee voters found many options beyond the high-profile Wisconsin Supreme Court race on their spring 2023 election ballot. All city voters found options for a new municipal judge and new citywide school board member following the resignation of longtime judge Derek Mosley and the decision not to run again by school board president Bob … [Read more...] about Spring 2023 Election Results
Wisconsin’s February primary election results: Supreme Court, Senate District 8, and aldermanic races
Voters went to the polls Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Wisconsin for the spring primary election. The only statewide race in this primary was for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The top two vote-getters will advance to the April 4 spring election. They are Janet Protasiewicz (D) and Daniel Kelly (R). There was a Republican primary for state Senate District 8. The winner of the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s February primary election results: Supreme Court, Senate District 8, and aldermanic races
Wisconsin collective bargaining law struck down by county judge
A Wisconsin judge on Friday, September 14, 2012 struck down nearly all of the state law championed by Gov. Scott Walker that effectively ended collective bargaining rights for most public workers. Walker’s administration immediately vowed to appeal, while unions, which have vigorously fought the law, declared victory. But what the ruling meant for existing public … [Read more...] about Wisconsin collective bargaining law struck down by county judge