WI Issues “Safer at Home” Order, Defines Essential Businesses
Senior Compliance Attorney
This morning the Governor of the State of Wisconsin issued an emergency order putting “Safer at Home” rules in place for residents and businesses.
Emergency Order #12 includes detailed guidance for general safety, travel and defines industries which meet the definition of “essential businesses”. Included in the order is a list of industries that must temporarily close as a result of this order.
This order is effective on Wednesday, March 25 at 8am CST and will remain in place until Friday, April 24, or until a superseding order is issued.
Key Takeaway
This executive order is applicable to Wisconsin residents and places of businesses effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Decision makers in your organization would be well served to thoroughly note how this order will affect your operations.