After Court Ruling, Agency Issues New COVID Presumption Rule

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity posted a new emergency rule clarifying that its COVID-19 presumption order applies to illnesses contracted after mid-March, near the start of the pandemic in the state. The department also issued a rule requiring all employers to institute a COVID-19 preparedness plan. The order, from the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, requires businesses to take steps to prevent the spread of the disease, including keeping sick workers at home, cleaning work sites thoroughly, and providing and requiring face coverings ...