Marquette, Mich.—The Michigan High Speed Internet Office (MIHI) was joined by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on the MI Connected Future statewide listening tour today to collect input from Michigan residents on how best to prioritize an estimated $1.6 billion the state will receive to deliver affordable, equitable and reliable high-speed internet service throughout the state with a stop at Northern Michigan University.
MI Nonprofit Relief Fund supports small charitable nonprofits facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s nonprofits who are struggling with the negative impacts and hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic can now take the first step to receive much-needed funding from the $35 million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund for serving their hard-hit communities.
Ford Mobilizes Michigan’s EV Future
Just three days after Newsweek recognized Detroit as the “next Silicon Valley” thanks to U.S. automakers investing their futures in Michigan, a new generational investment from Ford Motor Co. is poising the state to remain a leader in transportation technology.
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) offices will be closed Feb. 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents Day.
Unemployed workers can certify for benefits on Monday using the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM). However, certification by phone through the Michigan Automated Response Voice Interactive Network (MARVIN) will not be available when offices are closed.
Ingham County Legal News
February 15, 2023
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. —The law firm of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC has elected officers to serve on its executive committee for 2023: Anne M. Seurynck, Michael R. Blum, Joel C. Farrar, Todd W. Hoppe, Douglas A. Mielock and Andrew C. Vredenburg.
The UIA Modernization Workgroup held its first meeting today in Lansing to discuss reform priorities that will improve the way the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) serves Michigan workers and employers. The workgroup of representatives from labor, business, and jobless advocacy groups set goals including equity, customer service, trust fund, and fighting fraud to build on continuing short- and long-term reforms at the agency.
Confused about what’s going on in world of employment law? Despite the Court of Appeals overruling Michigan’s revised minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, there are still aspects of these developments that employers should be on the lookout for.
LANSING, Mich.—A recent report authored by researchers at The Shift Project, based at the Harvard Kennedy School at the request of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), titled “Working in the Service Sector in Michigan,” sheds light on the adverse effects of unpredictable scheduling practices in the workplace.
MichBio welcomes submissions for innovative and inspirational topics and speakers for the Michigan Life Sciences Showcase on May 15. The Life Sciences Showcase brings together five of MichBio's signature events to celebrate the entirety of Michigan Life Sciences and provide opportunities for inter-sector networking and the sharing of best practices. MichBio is seeking session submissions that explore current trends, critical and emerging topics, breakthroughs, and stories that are thought-provoking and encourage discussion around topics of interest to any of Michigan's Life Science sectors.
Are you struggling to determine whether your company is correctly adhering to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements? Each employee you fail to report accurately could result in crippling fines, ranging from hundreds to millions of dollars.
