On July 1st, 2021, Ben Hammond assumed the role of President for the Grand Rapids Bar Association. The association is committed to promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law, fostering the dignity and integrity of the profession, providing...
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...
Effective Tuesday, June 22, 2021, MDHHS’s June 1st Gatherings and Mask Order will be rescinded.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...
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.
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...
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.
Learn more about the strategies of setting up remote worker compensation structures based on their geographic location.
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...
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...
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...