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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Parents of a child with a disability or mental illness may wonder how their child will get along without them. One tool that many families use is a special needs trust. What is a trust? When you establish a trust, you appoint a third party to manage…
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Business owners whose offices have been closed since the start of the pandemic should take steps soon to safely reopen if they are planning to welcome in-person workers. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “MI Vacc to Normal” plan allows for in-person work…
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Late last year, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed dozens of criminal justice reform bills into law with the intent of widening jail alternatives and removing obstacles after incarceration. The sweeping reform affects the way people interact with…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. To assist families financially, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) will offer assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020. Assistance of…
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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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