Relating to: commending employers that permit employees to leave work to perform volunteer emergency medical services duties.

This bill is a Senate joint resolution that formally commends Wisconsin employers who allow their employees to leave work to perform volunteer emergency medical services duties during emergencies. It recognizes the importance of volunteer EMS providers, particularly in rural areas where they make up a significant portion of the workforce, and acknowledges that current state law only requires employers to permit time off for emergencies starting before work, not those occurring during work hours. The resolution does not create new legal requirements or change existing laws; instead, it serves as an official expression of appreciation from the legislature to employers who choose to support their employees' volunteer emergency response efforts.