American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees Local 1901 v. Brown County

The issue in this case is whether an employer who demonstrates "good cause” under sec. 111.70(7m)(e), Stats., is liable for the penalties prescribed by sec. 109.11(2), when the retroactive wages due pursuant to an arbitration award were not paid within 31 days of the issuance of the award. The issue centers on whether ch. 109 governs exclusively or is considered in conjunction with sec. 111.70(7m)(e).

The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 1901 (AFSCME) asserts that Brown county, as the employer, is liable for the penalties described in sec. 109.11(2), Stats.,…