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 …
Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Extended
On March 23, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021. The Act extends the deadline for PPP loan applications from March 31, 2021 …
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 …
New PPP Forgiveness Application for Loans Under $50,000
The SBA has issued a new, simplified forgiveness application for PPP loans of $50,000 or less. A PPP borrower using this form is exempt from any reductions in the loan …
Critical Update for Employers: MIOSHA Emergency Rules
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) recently issued new Emergency Rules for the workplace, which are nearly identical to the workplace guidelines Governor Whitmer previously issued in the …
Department of Labor Issues Revised FFCRA Regulations
The Department of Labor has issued revised regulations clarifying the paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). These updates include clarification of intermittent leave, time off …
Requirements for PPP Borrowers Contemplating a Change of Ownership
The SBA recently issued a Procedural Notice to PPP Lenders setting forth new requirements for a change of ownership of an entity that has an outstanding PPP loan. All such …
Update for Employers in Light of the Michigan Supreme Court Ruling and Emergency Order Issued by MDHHS
Last week the Michigan Supreme Court released an important Opinion declaring that Governor Whitmer exceeded her authority by issuing Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic which were effective after …
IRS Releases Guidance for Deferral of Employee Social Security Tax Withholding
The Department of Treasury and IRS recently issued Notice 2020-65, implementing President Trump’s August 8 Executive Order, regarding the deferral of withholding and payment of the employee portion of the …
Critical Update for Employers: Gyms, Pools and Organized Sports Can Reopen; Updated Workplace Guidelines
On September 3, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued two more executive orders affecting employers. Executive Order 2020-176 updates the “Safe Start” plan and allows organized sports to resume and permits gyms, …