News releases, 1934-1972.

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News releases, 1934-1972.

Releases relating to unemployment compensation benefits paid, sickness disability benefits, job insurance funds, veteran jobless pay, increases in benefits paid, statistics, compensation failures, fraud, proposed bills, public hearings on the Wisconsin unemployment compensation law, summary facts on related laws, appointments made, and agency reports.

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Wisconsin. Unemployment Compensation Division

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Wisconsin enacted its pioneer unemployment compensation law in January 1932 under Chapter 108 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Contributions have been paid by covered employers since July 1934, and unemployment benefits have been paid to eligible workers since August 1936. It was first established as the Unemployment Compensation Department (WIHV85-A908) of the Industrial Commission (WIHV85-A2180). With the reorganization of state agencies in 1967, the Industrial Commission became the Dep...

Wisconsin. Unemployment Compensation Dept.

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