What Does Force Majeure M…

What Does Force Majeure Mean and Why Should I Care?

Force majeure is a French term meaning “superior force.” It is a principle of contract law that excuses a breach of the contract by one of the parties when that breach is caused by some extreme, unexpected, unforeseeable, or unavoidable circumsta… Read More
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Taking Time for Thanks

Taking Time for Thanks

Every Wednesday of the last full week of April, we take time to recognize the immeasurable efforts of our administrative professionals. The observance was started during World War II when there was a severe shortage of skilled administrators. Today,… Read More
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New Guidelines, New Norma…

New Guidelines, New Normal

In order to further slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Whitmer has replaced her initial “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. The new executive order, which is effective through April 30, maintains the limitations of the previous order, makes a few cl… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Wright Beamer

Just like you, days are looking a little different for all of us at Wright Beamer right now. Instead of meeting with clients in our office, we make use of virtual resources to continue advising and supporting them. In some cases, parents have become… Read More
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Documenting Leave When Pa…

Documenting Leave When Parents Stay Home

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), parents with children forced to stay home due to school or daycare closures may qualify for two weeks of paid sick leave and ten more weeks of extended family medical leave. Recently issued r… Read More
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In the Neighborhood

In the Neighborhood

Since 1989, Neighborhood House has been providing food and financial aid to local families and individuals around the Farmington and Farmington Hills area. An affiliate of the Farmington Area Goodfellows, Neighborhood House was developed to step in d… Read More
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Playing It Safe

Playing It Safe

As companies are continuing to navigate employees working from home, providing a reduction in services, and limiting hours of service or shutting down all together, these issues are compounded by the possibility that members of their workforce could… Read More
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State Shutdown and Paid S…

State Shutdown and Paid Sick Time

If you’ve followed our posts relative to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, you know we’ve been waiting for clarification from the Department of Labor (DOL) as to whether Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order closing non-essential busine… Read More
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Best Employment Lawyers i…

Best Employment Lawyers in Detroit

For a bit of good news this week, we are pleased to share that Wright Beamer has been selected by Expertise among the Best Employment Lawyers in Detroit for 2020! Expertise chose Wright Beamer as one of the top 20 of the 354 employment attorneys and… Read More
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State Guidance for Employ…

State Guidance for Employers Contemplating Layoffs

On March 16, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-10, entitled “Temporary expansions in unemployment eligibility and cost-sharing,” which is effective through 11:59 pm on April 14, 2020. This Order suspends certain requirements and… Read More
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