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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What Happens If An Employee Tests Positive for Marijuana in Michigan?

Now that recreational and medical use of cannabis is legal in the state, some employers may wonder what happens if an employee tests positive for marijuana in Michigan?
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Supreme Court Extends Landlord/Tenant Order Through 2020

On Oct. 22, the Supreme Court approved amendments to Administrative Order 2020-17 (landlord/tenant), which extends compliance through the end of 2020 while the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) order halting evictions for nonpayment of rent cases is…
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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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Some Employers are Required by Law to WARN Workers About Layoffs

Did you know that certain business owners considering employee layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic (and most other reasons) may be required by law to give the affected workers advance notice? Employers whose businesses meet certain criteria are requ…
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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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Financial Support Allocated to Help School Districts Weather Economic Impact of COVID-19

On June 30, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the MI Safe Schools Return to Learn School Roadmap, a guide that helps districts create plans for in-person learning in the fall. The Roadmap outlines the safety protocols for schools to implement in eac…
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Can You Fire an Employee for Negative Online Behavior in Michigan?

In Michigan, private employment is considered “at-will,” meaning the job may be terminated at any time for any reason by either the worker or the employer. There are exceptions including discrimination, breach of contract, and public policy (if t…
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Who Do You Call to Report Robocallers in Michigan?

On June 10, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined six other states in suing a pair of Texas businesses accused of blasting residents with billions of illegal robocalls over the past two years. These businesses are responsible for over 42 billi…
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Important CDC School Reopening Recommendations Are Worth Reading

Why you should read the Centers for Disease Control school reopening recommendations for yourself and not rely on paraphrased social media posts for important recommendations.
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