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01 May 2020

Governor Whitmer Extends and Renews Declaration of Emergency Through May 28; Michigan Legislature Indicates That It May Challenge the Legality of the Extension

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** On April 30, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued three executive […]

01 May 2020

New Relief for Employee Benefit Plans Includes Key Time Extensions for Individuals

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** Individuals will have more time to request mid-year enrollments, […]

01 May 2020

What You Need to Know: EO 2020-65

April 30, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-65, which supersedes Executive Order 2020‑35 and provides further guidance relative to the provision of K‑12 education for the remainder of the 2019‑2020 school year.  While the EO is significantly similar to EO 2020‑35, it contains new language on the following topics:  safety drills and compulsory attendance, […]

28 April 2020

EO 2020-59’s “Face Covering” Requirement and What That Means for Michigan Employers

On April 24, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued EO 2020-59, an updated “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, with portions taking immediate effect and continuing through May 15, 2020. One provision that took effect on Monday, April 26, 2020 is a requirement for individuals to wear face coverings. Members of the general public are required to wear […]

24 April 2020

Congress Passes the CARES Enhancement Act Targeting Small Businesses and Health Care Providers

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** On Friday April 24, 2020, Congress passed the Paycheck […]

24 April 2020

Governor Whitmer Extends Stay Home, Stay Safe Order Through May 15, Permitting Some In-Person Business Operations to Resume

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** On April 24, 2020, Governor Whitmer ordered an extension […]

24 April 2020

Summary of Government Funding Targeting Health Care Providers

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** Over the last several weeks, the government has allocated […]

23 April 2020

President Trump Issues Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Certain Immigrant Categories

Looking for Congress Passes the CARES Enhancement Act Targeting Small Businesses and Health Care Providers?  Please click here. ***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, […]

16 April 2020

Paycheck Protection Program Hits $349 Billion CARES Act Limit; New Application Processing Suspended

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** As Congressional leadership and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin continue […]

16 April 2020

Governor Whitmer Issues New Executive Order Requiring Enhanced Protections For Residents and Staff of Long-Term Care Facilities

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** Yesterday, April 15, 2020, the Governor signed Executive Order […]