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Kerr Russell

Understanding ESTA: Key Provisions For Employers

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On February 21, 2025, the Michigan Legislature passed, and Governor Whitmer subsequently signed into law, an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). The new law significantly modifies administrative and financial...more

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Last Minute Minimum Wage Increase and Sick Leave Amendments to Michigan Employment Law Statutes

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In the early morning hours of February 21, 2025, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 4002 into law. SB 8 amended Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act. House Bill 4002 amended...more

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What Employers Need To Know About Latest Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Package

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Federal lawmakers agreed to a second round of stimulus legislation late last night, sending a nearly 6,000-page bill to President Trump for his expected signature. The proposal allocates $900 billion in economic relief to...more

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IRS Issues Guidance on FFCRA Paid Leave Tax Credits – Updated as of April 24, 2020

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The IRS issued guidance on the FFCRA Paid Leave Tax Credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) on March 31, 2020. The FFCRA Paid Leave Tax Credits are fully refundable tax credits giving covered...more

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Updated FAQs Regarding Paid Leave Obligations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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After several waves of guidance, the Department of Labor’s regulations for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act are becoming clearer, and we have a better picture of how employers will need to act to be in compliance....more

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COVID-19: DOL Issues Temporary Final Rule on Expanded Paid Sick and Family Leave Entitlements

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U.S. Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid sick leave provisions became effective April 1, 2020. Final Temporary Rule from Department of Labor (DOL) provides employers with additional interpretive guidance,...more

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Opportunities for Small Business in the CARES Act of 2020

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Congress did not, however, provide a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, small businesses must...more

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The CARES Act: Bullet Point Summary of Labor & Employment Issues

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On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” — the “CARES Act.” The Act: - provides various forgivable loans and other loan programs for small and...more

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CARES Act Stimulus Will Permit Business Loans To Cover Payroll, Expand Unemployment

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Businesses struggling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis received good news late last night when the Senate passed an unprecedented piece of legislation aimed at providing a massive stimulus to...more

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