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 […]
UPDATE: On Monday, April 20, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-54, extending the duration of relief in prior Order 2020-19 through May 15, 2020. With Executive Order 2020-54, Governor Whitmer enacted a “temporary prohibition against entry to premises for […]
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. […]
The MRLA has been in constant communication with Governor Whitmer’s office all day to secure clarification on hotels being deemed essential, meaning they may remain open during the Stay-At-Home Executive Order. HOTELS ARE DEEMED ESSENTIAL with the following guidance from […]
These are unprecedented times and ensuring health and safety of the world’s population is certainly on everyone’s mind. For those running and operating businesses, a whole separate challenge exists. Due to the various orders and advisories to self-quarantine, school closings, […]
Homeowners who have reduced income or lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic are being offered some relief. Federal regulators, through the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are ordering lenders to offer homeowners flexibility. Fannie and Freddie guarantee […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-17, restricting non-essential medical and dental procedures in hospitals, surgery centers, clinics and medical offices. The order is wide-ranging and specific and provides examples of actions that may not be taken, and exceptions […]