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While we are aware that there are many opinions regarding the implementation of Executive Order 2020-38, the MML wants to share the opinion of our featured speaker on a thoughtful way to implement the order as to FOIA deadlines.
Memo by law firm Plunkett Cooney
Executive Order 2020-38 FOIA Response Deadline Changes
MML Fact Sheet: FOIA Response Deadline Changes
Decision Tree to Assist Public Bodies in Responding to FOIA Requests
Sample FOIA Request Response Letter
Webinar: New FOIA Executive Order/Flexibility During COVID-19 – April 10, 2020
PowerPoint – Podcast – YouTube video
The Michigan Municipal League’s Workers’ Compensation Fund program is receiving a lot of questions from our members about how workers’ compensation may apply to first responders. On March 30, the State of Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity issued updated emergency rules regarding this. Click here to view the updated emergency rules.
Here are the further details the League is providing our members on this:
“The State has issued revised emergency regulations on workers’ compensation coverage for first responders. The order, which will be in effect for six months, applies to first responders and health care workers, and presumes that a positive COVID-19 diagnosis is a work related injury.”
Again, to review the emergency regulations, click here.
Stay healthy!
Mike Forster
Director Risk Management Services
Michigan Municipal League
The Michigan Municipal League’s Unemployment Fund program is receiving a lot of questions from our members about expanded unemployment coverage. On March 16, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued an Executive Order to expand unemployment benefits eligibility and cost-sharing for benefit charges as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Unemployment benefits are temporarily expanded through to April 14, 2020 for individuals who are unable to work due to exposure to COVID-19. Click here for the eligibility requirements and rules.
Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order to Allow Local Governments to Conduct Essential Meetings Virtually – Inside208 Blog
Virtual Meetings Executive Order – March 20, 12pm
PowerPoint presentation – Answers on Relay/Captioning Services – Video – Podcast – Full Chat Log – Q&A Log
Virtual Meetings and Avoiding Zoombombing – April 2, 2020
Read the blog from Inside208 here>