Section 8.03. "Employee benefits", definition.

 

(1)  The term "employee benefits" under s. 641.07 (2) , Stats., must be broadly construed. The definition covers both benefits and services. Section 641.07 (2) , Stats., declares that the type of benefits covered by the law are not limited to those specifically enumerated therein.

(2)  Section 641.07 (2) , Stats., enumerates 4 classes of benefits as being among the forms of benefits covered by the law. These are:

(a) Medical, surgical or hospital care or benefits.

(b) Benefits in the event of sickness, accident, disability or death.

(c) Benefits in the event of unemployment.

(d) Retirement benefits.

(3)  Other types of benefits commonly offered to employees which are covered by the law include:

(a) Deferred benefits from profit-sharing savings or stock bonus plans.

(b) Benefits upon termination of employment.

(c) Vacation benefits.

History: Cr. Register, July, 1962, No. 79 , eff. 8-1-62; am. (1) and (2), Register, November, 1978, No. 275 , eff. 12-1-78.

Note

Section 641.07, Stats., was repealed by 2003 WisAct 261 . Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Section 641.07, Stats., was repealed by 2003 WisAct 261 . Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1