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Articles Discussing General Topics Under Michigan Labor & Employment Law.

Michigan Extends Lockdown but Permits Group Fitness Activities and Non-Contact Sports

January 14, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (MI)

Littler

On November 15, 2020, Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an emergency epidemic order limiting gatherings and imposing restrictions, which included closing entertainment venues, recreational facilities, indoor dining at food service establishments, and in-person instruction at schools, colleges and universities.

Michigan Amends COVID-19 Legislation

January 11, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MI)

Jackson Lewis

Michigan has amended its COVID-19 legislation, codified as the COVID-19 Employment Rights Act (MCL 419.401 et seq.) (Act), effective December 30, 2020. New 2020 PA 339 amends the Act to include references to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance, provide additional exceptions for essential workers who come into “close contact” with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19, and provide an affirmative defense for employers who are in compliance with all current COVID-19 regulations.

UPDATE: Michigan Joins Growing Number of States Granting Name, Image, Likeness Rights to Collegiate Student-Athletes

January 3, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MI)

Jackson Lewis

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s signature on House Bill 5217 and House Bill 5218 will allow Michigan student-athletes to earn financial compensation from the use of their name, image, and likeness and authorize the hiring and use of attorneys and agents without affecting student-athlete scholarship eligibility.

Michigan now joins California, Florida,

Michigan Extends Its Ban on Indoor Gatherings While Reopening Casinos, Theaters, and Other Recreational Facilities

December 27, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MI)

Littler

On December 18, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an emergency epidemic order rolling back some of the restrictions previously in place for Michigan businesses. The most significant changes include the reopening of “Lower Risk Recreational Facilities” like bowling alleys and casinos, and the

Michigan Extends its Ban on Indoor Gatherings While Reopening Casinos, Theatres, and Other Recreational Facilities

December 22, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MI)

Littler

On December 18, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an emergency epidemic order rolling back some of the restrictions previously in place for Michigan businesses. The most significant changes include the reopening of “Lower Risk Recreational Facilities” like bowling alleys and casinos, and the

Michigan Extends its Lockdown until Mid-December

December 9, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MI)

Littler

On November 18, 2020, Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an emergency epidemic order limiting gatherings and imposing restrictions, which include closing entertainment venues, recreational facilities, in-door dining at food service establishments, and in-person instruction at schools, colleges and universities.

Minnesota Limitations on Certain Gatherings, Activities, Establishments Beginning November 21

November 23, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MI)

Jackson Lewis

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced new restrictions on social activities, in-person dining, sports, and fitness establishments for four weeks beginning November 21, 2020.

Michigan Employers Must Contend With Patchwork of COVID-19 Laws and Orders

November 23, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MI)

Jackson Lewis

After the Michigan Supreme Court invalidated Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s post-April 30, 2020, Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a patchwork of laws and agency orders have stepped in to cover the gaps.

Michigan’s COVID-19–Related Restrictions and Remote Work Requirements: the Latest Developments

November 20, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MI)

Michigan’s rate of COVID-19 infection seems to be increasing each day, as does the volume of orders, rules, and guidance documents applicable to Michigan businesses operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan’s Patchwork of COVID-19 Laws & Orders For Employers

November 19, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MI)

Jackson Lewis

As previously reported, on October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court invalidated post-April 30, 2020 Executive Orders that Governor Whitmer issued related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The opinion can be found here. As a result, a patchwork of laws and agency orders have stepped in to cover the gaps left

Michigan OSHA Implements Proactive COVID-19 Safety Measures Applicable to Office Workers

November 19, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MI)

Littler

On November 10, 2020, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) issued an Agency Instruction creating a state emphasis program (SEP) to help ensure office workers are protected from COVID-19.  The stated intent of the SEP is to increase MIOSHA’s presence in office work environments to evaluate whether

Michigan Locks Down in Advance of Thanksgiving Holiday

November 17, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MI)

Littler

Michigan is experiencing “an exponential growth” in COVID-19 cases, with daily new cases reaching over 6,000 (three times more than last spring) and more than 3,000 Michiganders currently hospitalized. To combat the rise in cases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on November 15, 2020, issued

Massachusetts Orders New Targeted COVID-19 Interventions Effective November 6, 2020

November 4, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MI)

Jackson Lewis

New Massachusetts Executive Orders going into effect at 12:01 a.m. on November 6, 2020, contain “targeted interventions” designed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The interventions are aimed mainly at reducing the number of people at public and private gatherings and limiting the times when people can gather.

Michigan Extends and Revises its Restrictions on Gatherings and Face Masks

October 30, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (MI)

Littler

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases and related deaths in Michigan over the last four weeks, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an October 29, 2020 Epidemic Order extending and revising its previous order issued on October 9, 2020.

MIOSHA Issues Temporary Emergency Rules for Managing COVID-19 in the Workplace

October 30, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MI)

Jackson Lewis

Following the October 2, 2020 Michigan Supreme Court decision invalidating Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s pandemic executive orders, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) issued temporary emergency rules to help control, prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Effective October 14, 2020, these rules apply to all employers currently covered

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