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A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor protects independent contractors in Michigan
A new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act has been released by the U.S. Department of Labor, clarifying whether a worker is considered an employee or an independent contractor.
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Lessons to be learned from shutdown impact as Michigan begins reopening its economy
As Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer begins reopening parts of the state there are lessons to be learned from what has taken place so far in respect to the economy and stifling the spread of COVID-19.
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MDHHS's orders could continue even if Whitmer's orders were stripped
Since COVID-19 began, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued more than 100 executive orders related to the pandemic, Michigan Capitol Confidential reported.
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Task force at work on studying Michigan's 'badly broken' jail system
A task force is currently studying what one commentator has described as the state's "badly broken" jail system that has led to a rise in the number of detainees, a contrast to the national trend.