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March 24, 2020
March 23, 2020
Further details on business operations during ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order
The governor's 'Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives' Executive Order orders the closure of all non-essential businesses until April 13, 2020. But what does that really mean?
March 19, 2020
State Provides Guidance to Employers Contemplating Potential Layoffs
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity today provided guidance to Michigan employers on how to avoid potential layoffs related to COVID-19.
March 18, 2020
State Provides Guidance to Employers Contemplating Potential Layoffs
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) provided employer updates and guidance.
March 17, 2020
Governor Initiates Process for Michigan Small Businesses to Seek SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
On March 16, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer informed the U.S. Small Business Administration that she is seeking an Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for the state and has initiated the process to receive the declaration from …
March 17, 2020
What is a Gathering of 50 or More?
Per Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-11, assemblages of 50 or more are prohibited. But what does that really mean for small business?
March 13, 2020
Governor Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Gatherings of 250 People or More
The Governor today ordered that any event or large assemblage of 250 people or more must be canceled or postponed, through the signing of Executive Order 2020-5.
February 11, 2020
Transitioning the Business on Your Terms
The primary goal of every business owner is to “cash in” their chips and retire from their business on their terms. Ideally, this includes selling to a larger company for huge windfall or transferring the …
November 4, 2019
Key Tips for Protecting your Small Business from the Risk of Fraud
Michael Rogers talks with Anna Sperling, First Vice President Loss Prevention Manager for Independent Bank. The Small Business Association of Michigan’s weekly podcast presents a dynamic audio interview from a […]
October 23, 2019
The Chances of an IRS Audit are Low, but Business Owners Should be Prepared
How can I avoid an IRS audit? The good news is that the odds against being audited are in your favor. Businesses, large corporations and high-income individuals are more likely to be audited but, overall, …
October 15, 2019
Embezzlement
What to do if embezzlement happens in your business and how you can prevent it!
September 25, 2019
The Final Wage and Hour Exempt Regulations are Published
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division published the final exempt regulations.
September 3, 2019
Documenting Performance Issues Will Establish Defenses Against Wrongful Employment Actions
By Michael Burns, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Human Resources 101 dictates “document, document, document.” The following illustrates one more example of an employer’s successful discrimination defense against a very […]
August 26, 2019
Michigan’s new marijuana law does not protect being under the influence at work, but other legal protections may apply
ASE is monitoring both Michigan law and employer policy and practices in response to the legalization of marijuana in this state.
August 4, 2019
Legalization of marijuana compels employer policy considerations
Marijuana use legalization continues to sweep across the United States. Michigan adopted recreational marijuana use late in 2018, and the state is awaiting commercial licensing approval for the sale of marijuana.
July 29, 2019
Deducting your summer vacation
Taxpayers are always looking for ways to improve their tax position by increasing deductions or credits, and there are tax provisions in place that are at least worth reviewing with your tax advisor to see …
July 25, 2019
Most common employee handbook mistakes
While the office is a little quieter due to heavier vacation schedules, this is a great time of year to tackle that handbook update project before things get busy again in the fall.
June 7, 2019
Security awareness reminder
Cybercriminals are always trying to take advantage of organizations and employees who are not staying alert and up to date with the latest types of attacks.
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