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Intern Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Michigan: What Employers Need to Know in 2025
As Michigan employers prepare for another busy summer internship season in 2025, many are welcoming interns to support growing workloads. While most internship experiences will proceed without issue, some employers may face a difficult question: If an intern is injured on the job, are they eligible for Michigan workers’ compensation benefits? Read More ›
Categories: Alerts and Updates, Case Law Updates, Employment, Workers' Compensation
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Michigan Supreme Court Revisits Mental Disability Standard
In a July 28, 2023 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court revisited the criteria for compensability under the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Disability Act (WCDA) in cases involving mental disabilities arising from workplace injuries. The case, Agnes Cramer v Transitional Health Services of Wayne, dealt with an employee who sought workers’ compensation benefits after suffering an electrical shock and falling from a ladder while at work. Ms. Cramer’s alleged injuries included post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More ›
Categories: Alerts and Updates, Case Law Updates, Workers' Compensation