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Michigan Supreme Court Holds Public Policy Claims Alleging Unlawful Discharge May Not Be Preempted by State or Federal Workplace Safety Laws

[08/02/24]

Posted on August 2, 2024 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

The Michigan Supreme Court (the “Court”) recently reversed the Michigan Court of Appeals’ decision in Stegall v. Resource Technology Corporation, which held in February 2023 that federal and state occupational safety and health acts preempted Michigan workers’ claims for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. On appeal, the Michigan Supreme Court held, however, that... READ MORE

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New Order Imposes Safeguards on Michigan Workplaces in Attempt to Protect Michigan’s Workers from COVID-19

[05/21/20]

Posted on May 21, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

On May 18, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 91 (the “Order”), effectively creating an enforceable set of workplace standards applying to all businesses across the state.[i] In addition to standards set for all business, the new Order provides standards for workplace environments, such as offices and research laboratories.[ii] Per the Order, any Michigan... READ MORE

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