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In the Neighborhood

April 2nd, 2020

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

Playing It Safe

March 31st, 2020

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

State Shutdown and Paid Sick Time

March 30th, 2020

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

Best Employment Lawyers in Detroit

March 26th, 2020

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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Coronavirus Response & Business Shutdown: an Employer’s Guide

March 26th, 2020

Dirk Beamer reviews the legal issues Michigan employers are facing in the time of Coronavirus. Coronavirus Response & Business Shutdown: an Employer's Guide Dirk Beamer discusses the challenges facing Michigan employers during the time of Co… Read More

State Guidance for Employers Contemplating Layoffs

March 24th, 2020

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

"Stay Home, Stay Safe"

March 23rd, 2020

Earlier today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-21 (“Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life”), which becomes effective on March 24, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. and continues thro… Read More

Now You Know It: Special Edition

March 20th, 2020

On Monday, we shared an update on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that had been approved by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate. The Senate has since passed a modified version of the Act, and President Trump has signed it… Read More

Planning in the Time of Coronavirus

March 19th, 2020

During this time of the Coronavirus outbreak, one thing is certain: nothing is certain. As we know, everyone is susceptible to the virus and anyone could be facing possible hospitalization in these worrisome times. But before you’re facing a medica… Read More

Now You Know It: Special Edition

March 16th, 2020

Late last week, with support from the White House, the House of Representatives passed a comprehensive bill that would increase government funding to combat the spread of the coronavirus, while also providing greater workplace protections for America… Read More