On August 7, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-166: “Protecting workers who stay home, stay safe when they or their close contacts are sick”. This Executive Order updates and …
President Trump’s August 8, 2020 Executive Orders
On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued four Executive Orders/Memoranda to provide relief to Americans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stalemate in Congress. These Executive Orders/Memoranda affecting …
SBA Issues FAQs for PPP Loan Forgiveness
Earlier this month, the SBA issued a new set of FAQs regarding PPP loan forgiveness. Click here to review highlights of the guidance which contains important information for PPP borrowers.
Executive Order 2020-153 – Facial Covering Requirement
Individuals in Michigan are now required to wear a face covering in indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor spaces, pursuant to recent executive orders. In addition, businesses are prohibited from …
Update on Landlord/Tenant Cases
Hearings in eviction actions will now be resumed on a phased-in basis, as a result of a recent Administrative Order issued by the Michigan Supreme Court. District Courts are now …
Update on Workplace Guidelines and Screening
There have been some changes to the requirements for daily screening of employees. Screening, social distancing, face coverings and additional public health strategies are now addressed by Executive Order 2020-114, …
The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act
The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, 2020. The Flexibility Act made significant changes to the PPP for small businesses, in order to ease certain …
Executive Orders 2020-114 and 2020-115 – Opening Additional Businesses and Modifying Workplace Safeguards
Pursuant to an executive order issued by Governor Whitmer on June 5, performances, events, gyms, theaters, large gatherings and places of amusement may reopen effective June 10 in Northern Michigan …
Critical Notice to Employers – Banking Arrangements
As the economy reopens, many businesses are analyzing the financial impacts that the pandemic has had on their business. Businesses may need to revise their budgets and spending plans, pursue …
Update on Michigan Unemployment Work Share Program
As a result of the pandemic and ensuing unemployment crisis, the UIA has made it easier for employers to participate in the State’s Work Share program. The Work Share program …