Earlier today, Governor Whitmer announced that the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) was scaling back its COVID-19 workplace rules for employers in non-healthcare settings. MIOSHA then issued revised Emergency Rules which formally supersede the Emergency Rules it previously issued on May 24, 2021.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an order today rescinding certain emergency orders previously issued to address the COVID-19 pandemic effective June 22, 2021. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an order today rescinding certain emergency orders previously issued to address the COVID-19 pandemic effective June 22, 2021.

Effective today, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) revised its Emergency Rules specific to COVID-19 workplace safety measures.

Following the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (“MDHHS”) revised Gatherings and Face Mask Order issued this past Friday, May 14, 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) has issued a statement indicating it will revise the mask requirements contained in MIOSHA’s emergency COVID-19 rules, which are currently set to remain in effect until October 14, 2021.

Governor Whitmer indicated this morning that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (“MDHHS”) will be revising the Gatherings and Mask Order effective Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. to provide that vaccinated Michiganders no longer need to wear a mask except where otherwise required.