Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Michigan’s announcement that as vaccine distribution ramps up, the state has formed a new Return-to-Office Workgroup to provide the governor recommendations that will also inform MDHHS orders and MIOSHA rules.
The group includes business, labor, and public health experts, and will provide ongoing and evolving guidance. An extension of MIOSHA’s COVID-19 emergency rules is expected, consistent with a phased-in return based on guidance from the group, updated health data, and consultation with appropriate health experts. The formal rulemaking process for COVID-19 workplace safety rules will also begin soon, with rules expected to accommodate a smooth transition back to normal once the pandemic ends.