As we get rolling through the first quarter of 2015, we hope our members that are considered Applicable Large Employers under the Affordable Care Act are taking the time and steps necessary to monitor their …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs HR professionals know, an employee becomes eligible for job-protected leave by meeting three criteria: (1) being employed by a covered employer for at least 12 months; …
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIt may come as no surprise to anyone who tracks these sorts of things, but most employees do not understand their organization’s compensation philosophy. Those are the …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEYears ago this author was a young worker pumping gas at a local gas station (these were truly ancient times: no customer ever pumped his or …
By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe combined results of a test taken by 32,000 students at 169 colleges and universities suggest that two out of five graduates are not proficient enough in …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs we start 2015, recent reports show that it is quickly shaping up to be a very tough flu season and employers should be prepared in case …
By Nicole Sitter, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe employment rate in Michigan continues to rise (93.3% in November), and the vast majority (87% in 2012, according to a SHRM poll) of employers are including …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAnother ruling in federal court, this one by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Michigan), demonstrates that the courts are maintaining a strict interpretation …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs most HR professionals know, responding to employee complaints can be trying at best and a quagmire at worst. Most managers want to do the right thing, …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE If you are a private-sector employer of any size, failing to set up a proper Human Resource function will sooner or later cost your company …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe staffing firm Robert Half recently surveyed Chief Financial Officers asking them what they believe to be the single greatest negative impact of hiring the wrong …
By Joe DeSantisRecently the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an employer did not have to pay its employees for time spent waiting for and then going through a security check at the end of …
A letter from the Department of Labor and Regulatory Affairs (See full letter here)If your workers receive vacation pay, holiday pay or bonus pay, we are happy to inform you that the Unemployment Insurance Agency …
Business consultant Tom Borg has timely advice on common business mistakes, the value your employees bring to the bottom line, three ways to motivate your employees, keeping your workers from leaving for a competitor, and …
Business consultant Tom Borg has timely advice on common business mistakes, the value your employees bring to the bottom line, three ways to motivate your employees, keeping your workers from leaving for a competitor, and …
Striking a balance between full time workers and contract employees. Learn more today on SBAM Shorts. “SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly audio advice program, will give entrepreneurs quick, to-the-point …
The National Labor Relations Board is being more aggressive about employers allegedly impeding employees right to organize. Get the details today on SBAM Shorts. “SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Domestic violence has been much in the news lately, mainly because of the cases of National Football League star Ray Rice and several others involving other players …
