Michigan extends COVID workplace emergency rules that cover remote working, safety protocols
Emergency rules extended another 6 months
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A sign requiring face masks. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan has extended its workplace emergency rules that require remote working when possible and enforce other
COVID-19 safety measures at businesses.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity extended the rules by six months until Oct. 14. They were scheduled to expire Wednesday (April 14), but MIOSHA issued an extension as COVID-19 cases rise throughout the state.
Michigan officials said the rules can be adjusted or withdrawn at any time, depending on COVID-19 metrics in the state.
16 Michigan businesses cited for COVID-19 safety violations, state says
Officials say businesses failed to protect workers from COVID-19
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Signs requiring masks and social distancing. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Michigan has cited 16 businesses for failing to follow safety precautions that protect workers from COVID-19, state officials said.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration can issue emergency rule citations or general duty clauses that carry fines of up to $7,000 for COVID-related violations.
Emergency rule citations are for businesses that resume in-person work and fail to have written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan or don’t provide adequate training to their employees.
Full list of 41 Michigan businesses that have had liquor licenses suspended over COVID rules
Businesses cited for variety of alleged violations
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Cocktails at a bar (WDIV)
DETROIT – The state of Michigan has suspended the liquor licenses of 41 businesses for violating various COVID-19 safety rules. Here’s a list of all the businesses, along with suspension details.
Odyssey Entertainment
Date of suspension: Aug. 26, 2020
The Commission ordered an emergency suspension of the Class C License. Before a Sept. 4 hearing, the licensee entered into a negotiated settlement, which resulted in $750 in fines and an additional 14-day suspension, which ended Sept. 17, 2020.
Michigan business has liquor license suspended for violating COVID mask, capacity, curfew rules
Wooden Nickel in Marquette accused of several violations
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An alcoholic drink.
MARQUETTE, Mich. – A Michigan business has had its liquor licenses and permits suspended because it didn’t require masks, exceeded the capacity limit and stayed open past curfew,
After being shut down for about two and a half months,
Michigan restaurants were allowed to reopen Feb. 1 with certain COVID-19 restrictions in place. All workers must wear masks and customers have to stay six feet away from other parties. The maximum capacity allowed for indoor dining is 25%, and a 10 p.m. curfew was installed.
Michigan announces $52 million in relief for 6,000 small businesses hurt by COVID-19
Money comes from Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program
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LANSING, Mich. – The
state of Michigan announced Wednesday that $52.5 million will be given to nearly 6,000 small businesses across the state that have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The money will come from the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program, Gov.
“The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program provides crucial support to Michigan’s small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Whitmer said. “These grants, combined with additional business relief efforts offered by the MEDC, will create a strong foundation for Michigan’s long-term economic recovery.”