Learn more about the Automation Bias and Discrimination in the Hiring Process By Attorney Andy Hilger Hiring decisions are time consuming, expensive, and important. Some employers are either using or considering using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to...
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Michigan COVID-19 Gatherings And Mask Order To Be Rescinded
Effective Tuesday, June 22, 2021, MDHHS’s June 1st Gatherings and Mask Order will be rescinded. All indoor and outdoor capacity restrictions will be removed, and MDHHS will no longer require residents to wear a face mask during indoor gatherings. BUT note that...
Mandating Versus Incentivizing The COVID-19 Vaccine: The EEOC Issues Guidance
With COVID-19 vaccines becoming increasingly available in most areas and the new CDC guidance with decreased restrictions for fully vaccinated adults, many employers are asking questions about the ability to mandate vaccinations for their employees.
Put Employees Back at Their Desks While Avoiding Potential Liability
Avoid Potential Liabilities when returning to the office By Attorney Andy Hilger Without a doubt, many workers are huddled around the virtual water cooler waiting to be called back to in-person work. Many of them are excited while others are still trying to enjoy...
Wading Through the Waves of Restrictions for Recalling Employees
Many employers are wondering when they can start calling remote employees back to work, what additional precautions need to be taken, if they have a right to require vaccinations, and what the risks are for going back to in-person work.
Remote Workers and Compensation Structures based on Location
Learn more about the strategies of setting up remote worker compensation structures based on their geographic location.
Paycheck Protection Program Round 2
On Monday, December 21, 2020, the House and Senate passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 which provides for additional Covid-19 relief. The President signed the Act late Sunday, December 27, 2020. Among other relief, the Act provides for a new source of...
Now is NOT the Time to Ease Up on COVID-19 Safety and Health Workplace Precautions
Many Michigan businesses are up and running again after the shutdown, although now operating at a new norm. The active Executive Orders relating to COVID-19 contain safety and health workplace guidelines businesses are required to follow if open. Yesterday, the...
COVID-19 and Nonprofits: How to Operate Virtually
The Governor’s Stay at Home Order is now extended through April 30. Many nonprofit organizations will, at a minimum, need to conduct essential functions and board business during this time. How can this task be accomplished? Fortunately, Michigan nonprofit law...
It’s Here! COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses
Small businesses should be aware of the government backed relief programs available to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the programs are Federal retention loans, debt relief and grants. The CARES Act (Senate approved on March 25, House approved on March 27)...