With new Covid-19 case counts subsiding in most areas of the United States, the CDC and many states and counties have recently relaxed or lifted isolation and quarantine recommendations, emergency measures and/or mask mandates. Below is a list of helpful links for...
COVID-19
Vaccine Mandates as of December 15, 2021
Workers and employers are in limbo as things change day by day with respect to the status of the Biden administration vaccine mandates. As of December 15, 2021, this is the status of the three vaccine mandates which have been held up in the courts.
Solutions to Nonpayment Defaults for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
This article provides practical, win-win solutions for commercial landlords and tenants to resolve nonpayment concerns as the economy slowly begins its assent back to normalcy.
Michigan COVID-19 Gatherings And Mask Order To Be Rescinded
Effective Tuesday, June 22, 2021, MDHHS’s June 1st Gatherings and Mask Order will be rescinded.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.
MIOSHA Proposes Permanent Rules on COVID-19
MIOSHA’s Emergency Rules on Coronavirus Disease 2019 were extended without any modifications on April 14, 2021 and are now in effect until October 14, 2021. MIOSHA has also released a draft of the proposed permanent rules which largely mirror the Emergency Rules but...
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...
7 Construction Contract Clauses to Minimize COVID-Related Risk
In the ever-increasing race to protect against contract risk brought on as a result of the pandemic, some obvious contract clauses are negotiated while others are left untouched. Some of those untouched clauses can wreak havoc on contract risk. In addition, early...
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.
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...