The specter of workplace violence is certainly one of the top concerns that keep employers awake at night. Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening...more
What is one of the key ways to promote good attendance? For many employers, it is by implementing a perfect attendance award bonus for employees who work for a month or a quarter without missing any scheduled work days...more
Michigan has hit the 55% target of vaccinated individuals receiving at least a single vaccination dose, and this means that office work may resume effective Monday, May 24, 2021.
vPractically, what does this mean for...more
For more than a year, the world has reacted to and adjusted for COVID-19. Now, with the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the tunnel and individuals and companies can start moving forward and planning...more
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Workplace Safety
As COVID-19 diagnoses surge across Michigan, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) announced that enforcement of Emergency Rules on COVID-19 would be expanded and that increased emphasis would...more
“No-fault” attendance policies are common in many industries, especially those involving union settings. These policies do not require employees to justify an absence by presenting a doctor’s note or other equivalent...more
In a conversation about his tardy attendance, an employee tells his manager he is having difficulty arriving to work because his sleep apnea interferes with his rest and prevents him from waking up on time. He adds that he is...more