Know Your Employment Rights During the COVID-19 Crisis
With so much changing in employment, we know a lot of people have questions. Here are some useful links for employees and employers regarding COVID-19. If you have further questions, please email any of our attorneys directly.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Expands employee coverage under FMLA and provides for emergency paid sick leave. Took effect April 2, 2020 and expires December 31, 2020.
Questions and answers about the FFCRA
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidance
On March 19, 2020, the EEOC issued guidance on rights and obligations under the under the Americans With Disabilities Act in the face of an epidemic or pandemic:
https://www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.html?mc_cid=0f5c4e93d9&mc_eid=8417e26563#q6
Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA)
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces with COVID-19:
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
MIOSHA
How to file a complaint under the Michigan Occupational and Safety Health Act:
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_11407-93835–,00.html
Michigan Governor’s Executive Orders:
https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705—,00.html
Michigan Attorney General
Know your Employment Rights
https://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-359-98784—,00.html
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
How to file for unemployment benefits:
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241—,00.html