Employer Guidelines under Governor Whitmer’s “Stay at Home” Order
Employer Guidelines under Governor Whitmer’s “Stay-at-Home” Order Under Governor Whitmer’ Executive Order 2020-21, it is a misdemeanor to continue business operations in Michigan until April 13, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., unless one of the following applies: The work can…
read more...Local Court Responses to COVID-19
STATE AND LOCAL COURT RESPONSES TO COVID-19 MICHIGAN St Joseph County Courts Declaration of Emergency March 17, 2020 Courts are closed until Friday, May 1, 2020. 45th Circuit Court 3B District Court St Joseph County Probate/Family Court Only…
read more...COVID-19 Disaster Loan Assistance
On March 6, 2020, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb declared a public health emergency under Executive Order No. 2020-2, and on March 10, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency under Executive Order No. 2020-4, both in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affecting the country. You may qualify for disaster loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) if your business has suffered economic loss as a result of the pandemic.
read more...New Requirements in Store for Michigan Employers in 2019
On September 5, 2018, the Michigan legislature adopted both the Improved Opportunity Wage Act (the “Wage Act”) and Earned Sick Time Act in response to two separate ballot initiatives that had been presented to the legislature for consideration (collectively referred to as the “Initiatives”).
read more...Cleaning Your Past: How to get rid of an old criminal conviction
Beginning on January 1, 2018, a minor convicted of a minor in possession of alcohol (“MIP”) for the first time will receive a civil infraction, instead of a misdemeanor. Unfortunately for thousands of adults, the new law will not retroactively change an old MIP conviction from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction.[1] So, what can you do to remove that decade old MIP that you were probably required to disclose on every job application, professional license, or volunteer application you have completed since you were convicted of the MIP?
read more...Spring Break Emergency Room
Spring Break is upon us! Many families will be traveling to Florida for sunny beaches, others out west to see amazing spectacles like the Grand Canyon or Mt. Rushmore, and some may even be heading up north (why someone would travel toward colder weather when we just got rid of the snow is beyond me).
read more...Food for Thought: Is Fantasy Football Legal?
Turkey or Ham with Stuffing, the Key to Determining if Fantasy Football is Legal! Let me ask you a very simple question: On Thanksgiving, would you rather have turkey or ham with stuffing? The way the above question is interpreted…
read more...Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Studies show that workplaces with positive employee morale will typically be more efficient and productive; however, employers should be aware of a recent NLRB decision when establishing employment policies to promote positive attitudes.
read more...Can an Animal Own a Copyright?
Selfie Ownership—Copyright is No Monkey Business Can an animal own a copyright? What if the animal takes the picture? This exact issue came up when an Indonesian macaque monkey named Naruto took nature photographer David Slater’s camera and took several…
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