3 takeaways from Whitmer briefing: Restaurant photo outrage, workplace rules, Michiganโs current state
During a Monday briefing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talked about the outrage stemming from a photo of her at a restaurant, the new return-to-work rules and Michiganโs overall standing in terms of COVID-19 and unemployment.
Stateโs plan to reopen Michigan brings hope to struggling businesses
โWe can all throw some burgers on the grill, catch a Tigers game and hit the lake with our friends. We can enjoy our Michigan summer,โ said Willpower Fitness Group owner William McCray. โIโm happy, Iโm ecstatic and I think weโre moving in the right direction.โ
Business groups urge Michigan governor to let offices reopen for in-person work
Gretchen Whitmer to let employers reopen their offices for in-person work rather than lengthen a coronavirus-related restriction set to expire in mid-April. AdThe rules require employers to have a written coronavirus preparedness and response plan, and they outline infection-control, screening and other practices. Sean Egan, the state's director of COVID-19 workplace safety, welcomed the business community's feedback and noted that the workgroup is being established. But he also said the regulations do not prohibit in-person work. Whitmer spokesman Bobby Leddy said while many Michiganders already are going to work, some jobs do not require in-person work โ which maximizes safety during the virus outbreak.
23 Michigan employers cited for violating COVID, general safety rules, state says
was fined $2,000 for violation of COVID-19 workplace safety requirements including lack of social distancing, and lack of face coverings when workers could not consistently maintain six feet of social distancing. Total penalties including other workplace violations were $3,600. was fined $2,000 for violation of COVID-19 workplace safety requirements including lack of social distancing, and lack of face coverings when workers could not consistently maintain six feet of social distancing. Total penalties including other workplace violations were $3,600. Information about workplace safety requirements for Michigan employers can be found online hereTo report health and safety concerns in the workplace, go to Michigan.gov/MIOSHAcomplaint.
State cites 20 Michigan businesses for violating COVID, general safety rules
Total penalties, including other workplace violations, were $1,400. Total penalties, including other workplace violations, were $1,400. Total penalties for other workplace violations were $800. Total penalties for other workplace violations were $800. Information about workplace safety requirements for Michigan employers can be found online here.
Michigan House of Representatives under investigation for possible workplace violations
DETROIT โ An investigation has been launched into the Michigan House of Representatives over possible workplace violations, confirmed Camara Lewis, communications representative for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. According to Lewis, the investigation was launched based on an employee complaint from the Michigan House of Representatives. โTo confirm, MIOSHA has initiated an investigation based on an employee complaint from the Michigan House of Representatives. The investigation will focus on all employees affected by the complaint items. MIOSHA has the authority to issue penalties to all employers in its jurisdiction,โ said Lewis in a statement released to Local 4 News.
10 Michigan businesses fined for serious violations of coronavirus protocols
Michigan officials have fined 10 businesses between $400 and $6,300 for serious violations of coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols. Failed to conduct daily self-screening protocols for COVID-19. Failed to conduct daily self-screening protocols for COVID-19. Failed to conduct daily self-screening protocols for COVID-19. Failed to maintain records of the daily self-screening protocols.
19 Michigan businesses fined for serious coronavirus (COVID-19) workplace violations
Officials have fined 19 Michigan businesses for โserious violationsโ of coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols in the workplace. Inspectors determined 19 companies allegedly committed serious violations by failing to implement necessary precautions to protect employees from contracting COVID-19. The company did not have a preparedness and response plan and it did not train employees on COVID-19. There was no preparedness and response plan or daily health screenings, and employees werenโt trained on COVID-19, according to authorities. There was no preparedness and response plan, and employees werenโt trained on COVID-19, according to authorities.
Over $50,000 in fines added as more than a dozen Michigan businesses cited for COVID-19 workplace violations
Officials have fined 19 Michigan businesses for โserious violationsโ of coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols in the workplace. โWe want to make sure these are safe workplaces, and thatโs going to protect workers, itโs going to protect our communities,โ said MIOSHA Director of COVID Workplace Safety, Sean Egan. โEvery employer has an obligation to provide a workplace thatโs free from recognized hazards. And every employer needs to make sure that theyโre following those protocols,โ Egan added. โThe protocols are pretty simple, you need a plan, you need training, you need to do health screenings, face to face coverings and social distance.