Time is of the essence for Michigan small businesses affected by COVID-19 to apply for loans and grants being made available through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). As part of the state’s economic response to the COVID-19 crisis, the […]
After the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the initial round of Department of Labor (DOL) guidance issued last week, employers began developing action plans on how to deal with their workforce amid a continually changing […]
On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) in dramatic fashion, with several members racing back to Washington after Representative Thomas Massie threatened to demand a recorded vote. The legislation […]
On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued Administrative Order 2020-3, which extended “all deadlines pertaining to case initiation and the filing of initial responsive pleadings in civil and probate matters during the state of emergency declared by […]
This summary discusses some key provisions of the Senate Bill version of the “CARES Act,” S.B. 3548, as applicable to employers and small businesses. In many ways this legislative package, if passed, will supersede or provide assistance to employers well […]
The Federal government would make direct cash relief payments to individuals who meet certain qualifications if the U.S. House approves and the President signs the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), passed by the Senate late Wednesday. […]
Under newly issued guidance, the Department of Labor (DOL) has set the effective date of the FMLA Expansion Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (Acts) as April 1, 2020. This is one day earlier than anticipated. Employers must comply […]
The government is quickly issuing guidance to address the overwhelming concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and to cover testing and treatment of COVID-19. Below are highlights involving recent changes affecting group health plans. FFCRA’s Health Provisions This past Wednesday, March […]
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed an executive order enacting a “temporary prohibition against entry to premises for the purpose of removing or excluding a tenant or mobile home owner from their home,” which can fairly be described […]
Employer Actions to Comply with Michigan “Stay-at-Home” Executive Order 2020-21 Effective Tuesday March 24, 12:01 am, Employers are with certain exceptions, ordered by Governor Whitmer to cease all operations that cannot be performed by employees working remotely from their homes. […]