Workplace

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the CARES Act. This act provides for individual states to contract with the federal government to provide an additional $600 to individuals receiving unemployment and expands who is eligible for unemployment. You can read more about the unemployment…

Congress just passed a Stimulus Package to inject around $2 trillion into the U.S. economy. President Trump is expected to sign it into effect later today.  In order to help you understand what it means for you, your family, and your business, my colleague Daniel…

EXPANDED FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS I have previously addressed the new Emergency Paid Sick Leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act was signed on March 18, 2020. The act goes into effect “no later than 14 days” meaning…

As the COVID-19 virus (commonly known as “Coronavirus”) continues to remain at the forefront of public consciousness, workers have begun to take a much closer look at the leave available to them under the law. Many have turned to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”)…

During these trying times with COVID-19, individuals getting sick, and employers closing doors it is important to know your rights for paid sick leave and the new executive orders put in place. Paid sick leave is time allotted by your employer to ensure employees are…

Michigan Paid Sick Leave The Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act took effect on March 29, 2019. Michigan law provides employees with paid sick leave. Paid sick leave is provided to certain “covered employees.” Michigan defines a covered employee as: An employee who works at least…

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has various changes to its requirements when a pandemic is declared. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has provided a breakdown of the ADA, how the ADA treats general disabilities, and the changes that occur under the ADA…

These are new and concerning times for many of Americans. We have seen the closures of schools and work-places resulting in many needing income and/or childcare. In order to help alleviate the stresses, Michigan has expanded coverage, and the amount one can receive, for unemployment…

Michael K. Estes, a greater Lansing area doctor, and owner of Intessa Medical Marijuana Clinic in Okemos, MI, has been charged with one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree and three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree. Prosecutors filed…