EEOC Releases New Guidelines For Employers Considering Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine
December 21, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released new guidelines for employers within “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEOC Laws.” Employers c…
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Thinking of a Holiday Party at Work? Best to Make it a Virtual Celebration this Year
December 16, 2020
The holidays are here and with the festivities comes the desire by most people to gather and celebrate with family, friends, and coworkers. In 2020, however, employers should first consider the health and safety of their workers before sponsoring a t…
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New Laws Protect Consumers By Legalizing Ticket Sales
December 13, 2020
Once the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us and concert-goers, stage fans, and sports enthusiasts are allowed to fill venues, it may be easier to purchase tickets to popular entertainment and sporting events due to two Senate Bills that were recently sig…
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Categories: Uncategorized
Grants Available This Week for Restaurant and Bar, Hotel, Theater, Conference Center, Gym, and Indoor Recreation Center Business Owners
December 13, 2020
On Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. certain business owners that have been impacted by the COVID-19 virus will be able to apply for grants of up to $15,000 through the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative. The program will utilize $10 million in federal U…
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New Laws Allow Electronic Signing of Estate Planning, Real Property Documents Through Dec. 31, 2020
December 9, 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed House Bills 6294-6297 into law, allowing documents to be signed, witnessed, and notarized electronically until Dec. 31, 2020. The bills amend the Estates and Protected Individuals Code, the Uniform Electronic Tra…
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Extends Epidemic Order 12 Days
December 7, 2020
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services(MDHHS) extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of th…
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Read all of the Return to School Safe Start Plans for Macomb County Schools
September 1, 2020
Macomb County school districts have adopted their Return to Learn School Plans for the 2020-2021 school year, which begins this week for some and next week for many others. Below are the plans for the Macomb County school districts. Anchor Bay – wi…
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New Law Helps Bridge Gap Between Law Enforcement and Those Who Have Difficulty Communicating
July 21, 2020
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill into law which helps bridge the communications gap between law enforcement and those who have difficulty communicating. House Bill 5541 and Senate Bills 278 and 279 together allow an individual applyin…
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Categories: Municipal
Should Business Owners Implement COVID-19 Liability Waivers?
July 7, 2020
As Michigan continues to reopen, most business owners are searching for ways to limit liability should COVID-19 spread throughout the workplace. Employer liability waivers have historically been implemented to release business owners from liabilities…
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Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer When I Start a New Business?
May 29, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting employment numbers, some entrepreneurs may consider starting a new business. The expertise that attorneys bring to business owners is invaluable, especially when launching a startup. This may leave some wondering,…
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