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January 13, 2021 Governor Whitmer announced employee assistance grants for those whose employment at entertainment and recreational venues and restaurants. This grant program puts dollars in the pocket of Michiganders who work in hospitality, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services sectors — as well as the gym and fitness sectors. This grant program helps offset some of…

In an effort to clarify workplace safety requirements in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that rendered Michigan’s pandemic related executive orders invalid, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) promulgated emergency rules October 14, 2020.  The rules now regulate the safety requirements employers must follow to protect their employees from COVID-19. Effective…