Thinking of a Holiday Party at Work? Best to Make it a Virtual Celebration this Year

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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Grants Available This Week for Restaurant and Bar, Hotel, Theater, Conference Center, Gym, and Indoor Recreation Center Business Owners

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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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Extends Epidemic Order 12 Days

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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COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Business Owners

Biotech firms Pfizer and BioNTech announced on Nov. 9 that their COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated evidence of 90 percent efficacy against the disease. As the world continues to move closer to a vaccine that will prevent the spread of the coronavirus…
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New MDHHS Order Limits Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings for Three Weeks

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHSS) issued a new emergency order Nov. 15 that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities to curb the rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates. The or…
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Will Insurance Cover COVID-19 Interruption Loss in Michigan?

As business owners attempt to financially recoup from the mandatory state shutdown and the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, some may look for alternative ways to add to their bottom line, including filing a claim against their insurer for i…
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New Laws Protect Workers from Spread of COVID-19 and Businesses that Implement Safety Measures

Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed House Bills 6030, 6031, and 6032 into law. The new laws protect Michigan workers from the spread of COVID-19 and businesses that implement safety measures to keeps workers, customers, and their families safe.…
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MDHHS Extends Emergency Order in Effort to Contain Spread of COVID-19

On Oct. 29, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) revised and extended its epidemic order to contain the spread of COVID-19, as Michigan continues to see a surge in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. New provisions target ind…
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MIOSHA Issues Emergency Rules to Protect Workers Against COVID-19

On Oct. 14, the Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Administration (MIOSHA) issued emergency rules meant to protect employees from COVID-19 while at work. Governor Gretchen Whitmer concurred in the finding of the Department of Labor and Economic…
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Employers Should Prepare to Answer FFCRA Questions

The Department of Labor’s new media campaign surrounding the COVID-19 sick and family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) may attract the attention of some of your employees, and as a result, business owners and employ…
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