Coronavirus
Business Owners Get More Flexibility with PPP Loan Forgiveness
PPP loan recipients got some welcome relief on Friday when the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was signed into law, extending the amount of time to use the loan and making it easier to be eligible for loan forgiveness. Originally, in order to […]
Read MoreCoronavirus Impact: 3 Things to Know About Commercial Leases and Summary Proceedings in Michigan
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order No. 2020-85 generally prohibits the eviction of residential tenants before June 11, 2020, which will likely be extended. But what about commercial premises and leases? Here are the three things you should keep in mind whether you are a commercial landlord […]
Read MoreBack to Business After Stay at Home Orders
As business owners, first we responded to the Coronavirus crisis. Then we tried to keep our businesses running and employees employed. Now, as some states are beginning to lift their shelter in place orders, we are navigating our way back to business. Certain non-essential sectors […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Federal Stimulus Package: The CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, the United States government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus Act (CARES Act). The unprecedented legislation is a $2 trillion-dollar economic stabilization and assistance act to help lessen the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on individuals, employers, and both […]
Read MoreCoronavirus Impact: Cancelled Events and Contract Breaches
With the implementation of Governor Whitmer’s order prohibiting events of more than 50 people in a single indoor shared space (like a hall, auditorium, stadium, theater, concert venue, etc.), and the more recent stay at home order, many events were and are yet to be […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 “Stay-Home” Executive Order: Determining Exemptions
Information on symptoms, mortality, risk factors, politics, and many other factors circulate the internet. State and local governments adapt to the changing situation at different paces, and you hear about the possibility of an executive order. As an employer, or an employee, you may find […]
Read MoreCoronavirus Impact: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Increases Duties of Employers
Last week, the President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) in response to COVID-19. The Act implements three parts: The Emergency Family Medical Leave Act, Paid Leave Act, and Tax Credits for Employers providing such leave. These take effect April […]
Read MoreCoronavirus Impact: State and Federal Relief Funds to Assist Small Business with Losses during COVID-19
With many of Michigan’s small businesses and restaurants closed by Executive Order as result of COVID-19 until at least April 13, 2020, many business owners are looking for relief to remedy their losses. The MEDC announced the Michigan Small Business Relief Program to fund $20 […]
Read MoreCoronavirus Impact: How to Reduce Impact on Employees
There does not seem to be any industry or part of life that has not been impacted by the now global pandemic known as Coronavirus. With all the state and federal mandated closures, so many small and medium sized businesses are impacted by the virus, […]
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Zana’s expertise in employee law has helped us refine and build a stronger operations and hiring strategy at my company. As a business owner of a small and fast growing company, I very much appreciate Zana’s ability to always step into any situation quickly and […]
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