After the Western District Court of Michigan ruled in favor of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) lawsuit against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, SBAM President & […]
While SBAM still awaits a decision in our Corporate Transparency Act lawsuit, today FinCEN has reported that it will not be enforcing or issuing fines ahead of publishing an new […]
Effective February 21, 2025 here is the new minimum wage schedule in Michigan.
This article has been updated on February 22, 2025 in accordance with newly released FAQs by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Governor Whitmer signed HB 4002 into law […]
By Patti Eisenbraun In 1993, my husband and I embarked on a journey that combined our passion for home-brewing with a love for exploring local breweries during our vacations. Back […]
Small business owners must once again take note of shifting compliance requirements regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Late Tuesday, February 18, 2025, a District Judge in Texas lifted a […]
The House of Representatives has passed two bills – HB 4001 and 4002 – in an effort to fix pending changes to Michigan’s minimum wage structure and the Earned Sick […]
FinCEN Response (1/24/25) On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas (Texas Top Cop Shop, […]
Lansing, MI – The small business community in Michigan is taking issue with a false narrative being pushed in Lansing that small businesses don’t offer paid time off for their […]
Urgent action needed to improve upcoming Earned Sick Time and minimum wage changes Lansing, MI – January 9, 2025. SBAM, alongside the Michigan Manufacturers Association, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, […]
On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 the minimum hourly wage in Michigan increased to $10.56 from $10.33. The minimum wage for tipped workers rose to $4.01 from $3.93. The tipped wage, […]
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is seeking proposals from vendors to provide PEO and ASO solutions for its members. Download the RFPDeadline: January 24, 2025
Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever been so hesitant to deliver good news. The Corporate Transparency Act injunction has been reinstated. What this means is that you DO NOT have […]
Editor’s Note: After the publication of this statement, we learned the filing deadline has been extended until January 13, 2025. The original release included the original filing deadline of December […]
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been challenged in several lawsuits across the United States, including here in Michigan by us at the Small Business Association of Michigan. Recently, a […]
Fixing Earned Sick Time and Minimum Wage/Tips Must Be Addressed; Stopping Tax Increases Through Employer-Funded Unemployment and Workers’ Comp, Plus Costly Regulations is Critical The Michigan Legislature is considering numerous […]
The Senate Labor Committee will be hearing testimony tomorrow, December 5, 2024, on bills that would increase your costs substantially. We need you to act now and tell them how this will […]
