Brown County commissioners immediately discontinue Shared Leave program, citing IRS W-2 reporting concerns
May 29, 2026
The Brown County Commission voted May 29 to end its Shared Leave Program and a sick-leave donation provision after reviewing IRS W-2 reporting implications; the move affects accrual-transfer language that previously allowed departing hourly employees to donate sick leave.
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Chairman Lucas Heinen moved May 29 that Brown County immediately discontinue the Shared Leave Program and the sick-leave provision that allowed departing full-time hourly employees to donate remaining accrued sick leave to other full-time hourly employees, citing potential liability related to IRS W-2 reporting. Commissioner Richard Tesoriero seconded the motion and it carried.
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