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Considerations of Recent SCOTUS Rulings on LBGTQ Discrimination

The US Supreme Court finished its term with a flurry of important and historical decisions, including a decision that including a connected case from Michigan. In Bostock v. Clayton County, a 6-3 decision held that it is against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for an employer to fire or refuse to hire someone because they are gay or transgender. MMA and Honigman’s Matt Radler joined members for a discussion on the impacts this ruling may have on their human resource policies.

Federal Paid Leave Requirements: USDOL Update and Q&A

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) continues to have far–reaching implications for employers and their paid leave programs. MMA and Jacob Swier, Community Outreach and Planning Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, joined Association members on Wednesday, 7/22/20, for an informative presentation on compliance resources to help ensure that their company is administering the new entitlements correctly.

Improving Morale & Teamwork for Workplace Success

An employee’s immediate supervisor plays a crucial role in their career development, job satisfaction and engagement. The Center’s Charlie Westra addresses the most essential aspects of leadership, from how to inspire and motivate employees, to how to increase engagement and build trust among workers.

Webinar: A Conversation on COVID-19 Workplace Safety

Members joined MMA and newly appointed Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan on Wednesday, July 8 for an update on Michigan’s gradual process of resuming in-person work. As the Governor’s point person tasked with coordinating the state’s efforts to monitor and enforce the workplace safeguards established in Executive Order 2020-114, Director Egan informed members on the latest developments with workplace safety requirements and resources available to employers.

Webinar: The 3 S’s of Improving Your Workplace Safety Protocols

As manufacturers work towards re-opening with full-scale operations, being safe and following preventative procedures is crucial not only for the health and well-being of their teams and communities, but also for achieving compliance with state requirements and guidelines. Keeping track of what those procedures and requirements are, as well as ensuring your team is being compliant as possible, is likely a daunting task for many businesses. The more you can simplify, standardize, and speed up those processes, the more vigilant, compliant, and safe you'll be.