On March 23, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into effect Executive Order No. 2020-21. This Order temporarily requires Michigan residents to suspend all activities that are NOT necessary to sustain or protect life. In essence, it is a stay-at-home order that only allows you to leave…
On March 23, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into effect Executive Order No. 2020-21. This Order temporarily requires Michigan businesses to suspend all activities that are NOT necessary to sustain or protect life or conduct minimum basic operations. In essence, it is a stay-at-home order…
On March 23, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into effect Executive Order No. 2020-21. This Order temporarily requires Michigan residents and businesses to suspend all activities that are NOT necessary to sustain or protect life. In essence, it is a stay-at-home order that only allows…
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…
Dear brother and sister survivors, we shall rise once again. I am writing to you today as an advocate and fellow survivor to tell all survivors of the University of Michigan’s Robert Anderson that I see your pain and the world believes you. Choosing to…
As survivors of child sex abuse continue speak out against the priests that attacked them, the Catholic Church continues to hide credible accused priests, allowing them to live, shop, walk, and freely roam communities throughout the US. But the communities the Catholic Church have chosen…
Angry. Sick. Discouraged. Appalled. Another case of mass sexual assault and institutional betrayal – and again so close to home. It’s still early and we don’t have all the facts but it is clear that Robert Anderson’s abuse and perversions were well-known, repeatedly reported, and…
At least two survivors of now deceased Robert Anderson were sent to him for a physical examination required by their employer. A&L Parts Plus, of Howell, Michigan, and Allied, Inc., of Ann Arbor, Michigan, have been identified as two employers who routinely sent employees to…
