Although it has been a few years since the 2018 passage of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, which decriminalizes the possession and use of marijuana by adults ages 21 and older in the state, Michigan employers may still have som…
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The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) COVID-19 emergency rules were updated recently to reflect a reduction in COVID-19 cases. The changes include: Masks are no longer required when indoors if the employee is fully vacci…
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Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law in March by President Biden, certain employers may be eligible for tax credits if they voluntarily extend Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family Medical Leave (EFMLA) from Apri…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating its Gatherings and Mask Order to align with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on face coverings. The order goe…
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Benjamin Franklin’s axiom that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is especially helpful for business owners who may face litigation as a result of COVID-19 or other reasons. Although it’s not always possible to avoid lawsuits a…
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The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Second Draw Loan program closes on May 31, 2021 and interested business owners hit hard by the pandemic owners should consider applying for assistance. The program was orig…
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A business owner’s biggest investment is often his or her employees. Not only does an employer invest time in an employee through training, salary, and benefits, he or she also invests a level of trust in the worker. To protect the business, an emp…
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a national emphasis program (NEP) focusing enforcement efforts on companies that put the largest number of workers at risk of contracting COVID-19. The pr…
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In Michigan, a person jointly owns property in one of four ways: Tenants in Common, Joint Tenants, Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, and Tenants by the Entireties. Tenants in Common Two or more individuals who are not married and are no…
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Many small businesses rely on one or two important individuals to maintain daily operations and, in some instances, keep the business afloat. What would happen if this key person should become ill or pass away? Keyman insurance is an option to consid…
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