New Traffic Law Closes Legal Loophole

An oversight in the Michigan Vehicle Code was corrected recently with the signing of House Bill 5370. According to the legislation, a driver who causes an accident by making a left turn onto some thing other than an intersection may now be responsibl…
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EEOC Issues Warning Against Disability Discrimination When Using AI

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EECO) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released technical assistance documents that focus on the possibility of disability discrimination when employers use artificial intelligence (AI) an…
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All Business Owners Should Update Their Corporate Records Every Year

Maintaining a company's corporate records is a must, especially if you're trying to avoid legal troubles and issues with the IRS and creditors. Regardless of the size or type of business, all owners should update their corporate records every year.
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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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MIOSHA Cites 19 Business Owners for COVID-19 Workplace Safety Violations

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) recently issued COVID-19 “general duty” citations to 19 businesses with violations for failing to uphold safety and health workplace guidelines, potentially putting workers in ha…
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Certain Employers May Need to Offer Paid Leave for Employees of School Age Children

Many metro Detroit students have started the school year in the virtual classroom, leaving working parents wondering how to manage a child or children at home with their full-time jobs. Certain employers may need to offer paid leave for employees of…
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Federal Housing Finance Agency Extends Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoriums

To help borrowers at risk of losing their home due to the coronavirus national emergency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) has extended the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures…
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Read all of the Return to School Safe Start Plans for Macomb County Schools

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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Business Owners Should Update Their Policies to Reflect Changes in the Law

An updated employee handbook protects employers from unwanted litigation, employee distrust, and inconsistent implementation of corporate policies. As new state and federal laws are enacted, it is important for business to owners update their busines…
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