May 7, 2020, marks the re-opening in Michigan of the construction industry and other business segments from a broad stay-in-place order. Specifically, Governor Whitmer has begun to relax her prior stay-in-place order, allowing the resumption of some types of work.
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Employer Sued for Violating Michigan Coronavirus Stay-Home Order
By Jason Shinn
A Michigan woman sued her former employer for allegedly violating the Governor’s Executive Stay Home, Stay Safe” orders. This suit was filed in Michigan Circuit court on April 15, 2020. The former employee also filed a claim of retaliation with…
Reduction in Michigan Confirmed Coronavirus Cases and Return to Work Guidance – Caution Still Needed
By Jason Shinn
Michigan reported a reduction of confirmed coronavirus cases over the weekend. But the State cautioned the reduction may be attributed to low testing over holiday weekend rather than an actual reduction in cases.
Here’s the statement from the Michigan Department of…
Michigan Extends and Modifies its Stay at Home Order through April 30
By Jason Shinn
On April 9, 2020, Michigan Governor Whitmer, extended the State’s March 23, 2020 “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. It was set to expire on April 13, 2020, but it will now extend through April 30 and goes into effect tonight…
Michigan Announces Lock-Down Order in Response to Rising Coronavirus Cases
By Jason Shinn
Today (3/23/2020), Michigan’s Governor issued an executive order (No. 2020-21) for the temporary suspension of activities in Michigan not deemed “necessary to sustain or protect life.” This order goes into effect on March 24, 2020, at 12:00 AM and continues…
Michigan and Federal Coronavirus Update – Are You Ready for an 18-Month Pandemic Response?
By Jason Shinn
Michigan first reported two confirmed cases of coronavirus on March 10, 2020. One week later, that number has jumped to 54. The State plans to update its confirmed cases daily at 2 PM at its coronavirus website. This…
Federal Agency Provides Roadmap for States to Extend Unemployment Benefits to Employees Affected by Coronavirus Pandemic
By Jason Shinn
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced guidance on March 12, 2020, for how States can pay unemployment insurance benefits to employees who miss work because of the coronavirus. Here is the DOL’s COVID-19 Bulletin.
The Federal DOL generally oversees…
Coronavirus Restrictions Implemented at Michigan U.S. District Court for the Eastern District
By Jason Shinn
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan announced on March 11, 2020, visitor restrictions for entering its five courthouses to prevent the spread of the virus.
The full restrictions are available here. These restrictions were issued…
Michigan Confirms its first Cases of Coronavirus
By Jason Shinn
On March 10, 2020, two Michigan residents tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). One case as an adult female from Oakland County who had recently traveled internationally. The other is an adult male from Wayne County who recently traveled within the…
Responding to Sexual Harassment – Half-Ass May be Status Quo for Politicians but not Companies
By Jason Shinn
The results of a sexual harassment internal investigation by the Michigan Senate’s human resource office concluded that Michigan State Senator Pete Lucido likely engaged in “inappropriate workplace behavior.” That is troubling. But, equally troubling is the response from the top…