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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.
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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