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Michigan COVID-19 Law Update
Michigan has made several significant employment-related changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Protected COVID-19 Leave First, employers in...
Federal Agencies Release COBRA Emergency Final Rules
Earlier this week, the Departments of Labor and Treasury released an emergency final regulation regarding the COBRA-election period during the dates...
COVID-19 and Employee Benefits Plans
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created new and unique challenges for employers, their workers, and their businesses. Group health plans and other...
Deciding Who to Recall from Furlough or Layoff: A Quick Start Guide
Deciding which employees to return to the workplace following a furlough or temporary layoff, and in what order you’ll call them back, will require...
FFCRA Updates and CARES Act Provisions
Since the enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18, new information and guidance has been released every few days, though still much slower than employers would like.
Overview of Unemployment Benefits Changes Under the CARES Act
The CARES Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to support individuals and businesses...
DOL Relaxes In-Person I-9 Inspection Requirements
On March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security announced that effective immediately, the physical presence requirement has been temporarily suspended for employers and workplaces that are operating remotely due to COVID-19 related precautions.
Enforcement of FFCRA
The DOL will not bring enforcement actions against employers for violations of the FFCRA prior to April 17, 2020, provided that the employer has...
New Guidance from the DOL on Administering FFCRA Leaves
We strongly suggest that employers read through the entire Questions and Answers document prior to Wednesday, so they have an understanding of how...
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
On Friday, March 27, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The new law is a $2 trillion economic...
Updated EEOC Guidance for Employers During a Pandemic
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has employers rightly concerned about how to handle threats of contagion in the workplace.
Gov Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits for Michigan Workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 16, 2020 Governor Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits for Michigan Workers LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor...
COVID-19: April 1 Effective Date for FFCRA Leaves
On Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the effective date of the leaves available through the Families First Coronavirus...
FFCRA Payroll Tax Credit – Easing the Burden for Employers
On Friday, March 20, the U.S. Treasury, IRS, and U.S. Department of Labor announced their plans for making the paid leave provisions in the Families...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What We Know So Far
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020. In the coming days and weeks, federal regulatory agencies,...
FFCRA Payroll Tax Credit – Easing the COVID19 Burden for Employers
On Friday, March 20, the U.S. Treasury, IRS, and U.S. Department of Labor announced their plans for making the paid leave provisions in the Families...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020. In the coming days and weeks, federal regulatory agencies,...
State Provides Guidance to Employers for Potential Layoffs
LANSING, MICH. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity today provided guidance to Michigan employers on how to avoid potential layoffs...
Tips to Handle an Infectious Disease Outbreak – FAQ
How to Handle an Infectious Disease Outbreak MERS in the Middle East in 2012 – 2013. Ebola in West Africa in 2014 – 2016. Zika virus in South and...
EEOC Guidance for Employers During a Pandemic
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has employers rightly concerned about how to handle threats of contagion in the workplace. Along with those...