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Many small employers know that they ought to have a workplace harassment policy. What they don’t know is why they need one. In a recently published article for the State Bar of Michigan “Labor and Employment Lawnotes,” Ryan Fantuzzi addresses the importance of having a workplace harassment policy in place. Ryan’s article, which begins on page seven of…

These are difficult and uncertain times, and many people across Michigan are concerned about their health and financial wellbeing. In times like these, trusted advisors are there to help their clients navigate through the challenges of an uncertain future.  Now, more than ever, it is important to ensure that your estate planning is in order.…

These are difficult and uncertain times. You are right to be concerned about your health and the health and safety of your families. In times like these, people look to their trusted advisors to help them navigate through an uncertain future. Many people, who are being reminded of the fundamental purpose of estate planning by…

On March 18, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act requires employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid emergency sick leave and paid family and medical leave to its employees. Public agencies, including cities, townships, road commissions, community mental health authorities, and school districts, are covered employers under the…

Every aspect of our world changes daily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  In these challenging times, some industries share overlapping challenges while others face some that are unique.  Michigan landlords and real estate investors face both.  While every business relies upon the income of customers and clients, residential housing has some challenging aspects.  One example…

The State of Michigan has been among the states to move most swiftly to attempt to stem the tide of the COVID-19 outbreak. Over the course of the last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a number of Executive Orders that have wide-ranging implications on individuals, businesses, organizations, and governmental entities across the state. In…