MDOT Initiates Layoffs, Budget Impacts Anticipated

Yesterday afternoon, MDOT’s Chief Operations Officer, Tony Kratofil, notified industry that MDOT, like other state departments, would be implementing temporary layoffs starting next week for a number of their employees due to budget concerns. Mr. Kratofil’s email...

Updated List of EPA Approved Cleaning Agents

The EPA has expanded its list of approved cleaning agents to combat COVID-19. The main (active) ingredient(s) are listed below. There are 4 main categories of agents: Hydrogen Peroxide Bleach (Hypochlorite) Ammonia (Quaternary) Alcohol (Ethanol or Isopropyl) It is...

MITA Releases Workforce Development Needs Survey

As we all are hopeful for an ultimate end date of the Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe mandate, MITA would like you to take a few minutes to answer some questions regarding your company’s workforce needs. It is anticipated that with the shutdown, our labor...

COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan for Businesses and Offices

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-42, extending her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order through April 30, 2020. One of the new requirements outlined in the Order asks ALL Michigan businesses that continue in-person work to develop a COVID-19 Preparedness...