The State of Michigan has been placed on a “Shelter-at-Home” order due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Many employers have developed the capability to allow their employees to work from home. One issue an employer may potentially face is when an employee is required to work…
In short, the answer is because it is required. Prior to the Workers Disability Compensation Act (“WDCA”) being enacted, employers and employees relied on common law tort remedies when a work injury occurred. Often times, these common law tort claims resulted in large settlements against…
Interview with Russell Elder, Shareholder— Russell Elder has been a practicing attorney for 23 years. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University in 1988 and then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School where, in 1992, he received his Juris Doctorate. Russell manages HVH’s…
