Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Working to Get Back Unemployment Benefits

Thursday, October 16th, 2025 -- 10:01 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is working to get back unemployment benefits to applicants following a federal court ruling.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, the Department announced Tuesday a recent order will allow people to get both unemployment benefits and social security disability payments.

A 2013 law passed under then Governor Scott Walker prevented Wisconsinites from getting both benefits at the same time, but the August ruling found that to be unconstitutional under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

D W D is reaching out to people who may be affected, including those who were denied unemployment because of disability benefits or had it terminated when they went onto benefits.

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