Couzens Lansky is pleased to announce 21 attorneys have been named Michigan Leading Lawyers by Leadinglawyers.com. Attorneys designated Leading Lawyers have been recommended by their peers to be among the …
Rescission of MIOSHA Emergency COVID Rules, For All But Healthcare
On June 22, 2021, MIOSHA issued a new Emergency Rule, which rescinded the COVID-related restrictions and rules for all workplaces, other than “healthcare employers”. This includes the requirements for remote …
New MIOSHA Workplace Rules and Updated MDHHS Order
On May 24, 2021, two important new State orders were issued affecting employers and businesses. MIOSHA issued new Emergency Rules for the workplace, which completely supersede the existing October 14, …
MDHHS Lifts Face Mask Mandate for Vaccinated Persons
The MDHHS lifted the face mask mandate for vaccinated persons, effective May 15, 2021. In addition, individuals are no longer required to wear a face mask when outdoors, whether vaccinated …
Summary of Employment-Related Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (the “Act”) into law on March 11, 2021. In addition to providing economic relief to individuals and continuing additional unemployment …
Phillip J. Neuman Interviewed on Channel 7 WXYZ
Phillip J. Neuman, a shareholder of the firm, recently shared his thoughts during a Channel 7 WXYZ segment about landlords fearing some tenants are using eviction moratorium as a free …
Ryan A. Hansen Joins Firm
Couzens Lansky is pleased to announce that Ryan A. Hansen has joined the firm’s banking and finance, business and corporate, real estate groups and litigation and dispute resolution groups. Mr. …
MDHHS Emergency Order Loosens Gathering and Occupancy Limits
On March 2, 2021, Governor Whitmer and MDHHS issued an updated “Emergency Order” limiting gatherings and requiring face masks, with some loosening of gathering and occupancy limits. Click here for …
Critical Update for Employers: Amended COVID Employee Quarantine Rules
Michigan has recently amended its quarantine rules, indicating when an employee affected by COVID-19 can return to work, to better harmonize with current CDC guidance. Click here to read more …
Summary of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021
The $900 billion Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law at the end of 2020. The Act extended unemployment benefits, and also included Round …