As we continue to move forward in unprecedented times, ChampionPEO has been working nonstop to service our clients with
little to no interruptions and will continue to do as our country works towards a new normal.
It is important, however, that we, the public continue to follow the guidelines set forth by the city, local, state & national
government agencies as restrictions are slowly being lifted and businesses are given the go-ahead to reopen under certain
restrictions.

ChampionPEO is currently implementing the following:

• Office Visits: All visitors are required to wear a mask and their temperature will be taken upon entry into the office.
• Client Visits: Virtual or in-person with protective guidelines in place.
• Training Sessions: Virtual or in-person with protective guidelines in place.
• Covid-19 Pay: If an employee is being paid due to Covid-19, ChampionPEO will process under the pay code CO19 in
  order to keep accurate records.

ChampionPEO recommends utilizing and implementing CDC-issued guidelines for personal and business life. 

📣Announcements📣

Michigan opens vaccine eligibility to 16+ by April 5; Ford Field to host regional mass vaccination site!

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that all residents age 16 and up will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5, nearly a month before the May 1 date pledged Thursday night by President Joe Biden.

2020 Year-End

As we begin 2021 ChampionPEO is working around-the-clock to make sure we have all proper information on file with regards to W2’s and sending them out to all employers and employees in a timely fashion. 

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your Payroll Specialist during regular business hours.

Thank you for your time and understanding it is greatly appreciated as we continue to work together as Champions!

NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS ON HOW TO REPORT A REFUSAL OF WORK

The Michigan Employment Security Act, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and the Continued Assistance Act (CAA) require individuals collecting unemployment insurance benefits to be available for suitable work and accept an offer of suitable work. In situations where an employer makes a bona fide offer of work to an employee or to return to their customary employment, the employee may lose unemployment benefits if he or she refuses to return to suitable work without good cause.

Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updated 1/4/2021

Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Labor and Economic Opportunity: As COVID-19 cases rise, State emphasizes worker protections in offices, remote work policies.

To further protect workers from the increased spread of COVID-19, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) launched a State Emphasis Program (SEP) focused on office settings that address the need for increased vigilance, education, and enforcement of remote work policies.

As we continue, ChampionPEO understands the importance of keeping our staff’s health, safety, and wellbeing a priority, however, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our clients are just as important. We will continue to strive to make the upcoming days and months as stress-free as possible as we begin 2021. Nonetheless, we all need to understand that the old normal may no longer be a way as we prepare for a new normal within our country. As always, ChampionPEO looks forward to continuing to serve our clients.

Should you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact ChampionPEO by phone at 1(313) 67-CHAMP (24267) or by email at Info@ChampionPEO.com

Respectfully:

ChampionPEO

“Winning Freedom for Our Clients to Grow their Business.”