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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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Many Michigan businesses have suspended operations under Governor Whitmer’s <a href="~/getmedia/3e68f5f5-59cc-4aae-9057-3e23b3f95e2b/State-of-Michigan-Executive-Order-2020-21-Stay-Home-Stay-Safe.pdf.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Executive Order 2020-21 Stay Home Stay Safe</a>. But many have also continued operations as “critical infrastructure.” Still more have asked “basic minimum operations” employees to report to work, as needed, to maintain the value of inventory and equipment, ensure security or perform other permitted activities. In those instances, employers should consider and implement measures to ensure that they provide a safe work environment to employees. EO 2020-21 requires employers, at a minimum, to do the following:

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But even this guidance may leave employers with questions. Every business will present its own unique set of challenges for how to comply with all of the foregoing requirements. However, some practical advice that all employers can follow:

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A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Vigilant, Be Careful

B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Flexible

C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Implement Social Distancing Measures

D.&nbsp;&nbsp;Encourage Best Practices for Personal and Environmental Hygiene

E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Implement Increased Cleaning/Disinfection Protocols

These are strange times, and employers must be both proactive and practical to ensure a safe work environment in the world of COVID-19. If you have any questions or need clarification about any of the tips recommended above, please call any member of Warner’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.&nbsp;

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Practical Tips to Make Your Workplace Safe for “Critical Infrastructure” and “Basic Minimum Operations” Workers

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