Coronavirus & ADA: A…

Coronavirus & ADA: A Balancing Act

As businesses large and small prepare to reopen, employers should remain mindful of their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (which covers companies with 15 or more employees). The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recen… Read More
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Where Do We (Re)Start?: E…

Where Do We (Re)Start?: Employer Considerations Post-Shutdown

Dirk Beamer discusses key legal and practical considerations for Michigan businesses bringing employees back to work following a layoff or shutdown caused by COVID-19. Read More
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A Helping Hand in Our Com…

A Helping Hand in Our Community

The Farmington & Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth & Families has been working to make things better for our community since 1995. In its 25th year, the organization is continuing to provide funds and support local programs that improve t… Read More
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The University Update

The University Update

There are only a handful of university presidents across the country who are also medical doctors, and Michigan boasts 4 of them: Oakland University’s Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D.; Wayne State University’s M. Roy Wilson, M.D., M.S.; Michigan State… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Lauren Woirol

One of the most important services offered by the American Red Cross is providing lifesaving blood. About 40% of the nation’s blood supply comes from the Red Cross, with one donation being able to potentially save three lives. According to its webs… Read More
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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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