Managing Member Alan Brackett and Associate Noah Borer are co-authors of a workers’ compensation “Attorney Analysis” column for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw Today. Following is their recent article, “A look at recent changes and advancements in workers’ compensation legislation.”
A Look at Recent Changes and Advancements in Workers’ Compensation Legislation
Every year somewhere in the country, changes in workers’ compensation laws, policies, and procedures are enacted, especially during legislative election cycles. Whether these changes move towards more fiscally conservative standards that would benefit insurers and employers, or whether they lean more claimant-friendly, it is critical for insurers and employers nationwide to understand the changes to ensure proper claim handling.
Following is a recap of some of the changes to state workers’ compensation rates and laws that you can expect to see in 2026.
Wisconsin Legislature introduces substantial changes and amendments to Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Act
The Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Act, 2025 Wisconsin Act 145, which became effective April 1, 2026, introduced sweeping changes to the Wisconsin workers’ compensation system relating to procedure, evidentiary rules, settlements, and the amount of benefits a claimant may receive in a workers’ compensation claim.
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