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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan. Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law.

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On August 27, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued&nbsp;<a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/08/27/file_attachments/1528008/EO%202020-172%20Emerg%20order%20-%20workers%20protections%20-%20reissue.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Executive Order 2020-172</strong></a>, “Protecting workers who stay home, stay safe when they or their close contacts are sick,” rescinding Executive Order 2020-166.&nbsp; Most notably, Executive Order 2020-172 updates the list of principal symptoms of COVID-19. Under Section (7)(a) of the Order, the definition of “principal symptoms of COVID-19” now includes:

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Any one of the following not explained by a known medical or physical condition:

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At least two of the following not explained by a known medical or physical condition:

You should review your Preparedness and Response Plan and screening questionnaire to determine if updates are necessary based on the new principal symptoms of COVID-19 in Executive Order 2020-172.

The earlier requirements of Executive Order 2020-166 were restated in Executive Order 2020-172, including: quarantine requirements for individuals testing positive or displaying principal symptoms; quarantine requirements for individuals who have been in close contact with someone who is positive for COVID-19 or displays principal symptoms; a prohibition that employers may not discharge, discipline or otherwise retaliate against an employee for staying home; and the leave requirements under the Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA). Additional information regarding these requirements can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wnj.com/updates/governor-whitmer-revises-covid-19-workplace-safety-order" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

If you have any questions regarding the change to the principal symptoms of COVID-19, please contact any member of Warner’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.

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Governor Whitmer Updates the List of Principal Symptoms of COVID-19

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