Judge Rules Gov. Whitmer's Covid-19 Workplace Safety Penalties Were Excessive

(CBS DETROIT) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer's workplace safety penalties overstepped her powers according to a new ruling.

Employers could face up to $70,000 fines and even jail time if coronavirus safety rules were not implemented.

The judge agreed to Whitmer's amends to the order by changing the penalties to misdemeanors.

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