News & Resources

Stay Home Order Lifted

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that the Stay Home, Stay Safe order that Michigan has been under since March 23rd is lifted, effective immediately. However, there are still restrictions in […]

May 29, 2020

New Fluctuating Workweek Rule Allows Employers More Options as Employee Work Schedules May Change

By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Last week the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule addressing compensation for non-exempt employees that work flexible or […]

May 28, 2020

CDC Provides Additional Interim Guidance on Reopening for Businesses With ‘Workers at High Risk’

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The CDC has issued a 60-page document, “CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening […]

May 28, 2020

Installment Payment Option Available for Business Taxpayers Deferring Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Payments

Business taxpayers who have deferred paying their Sales, Use and Withholding (SUW) taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now participate in an installment payment option to satisfy their outstanding […]

May 21, 2020

Governor Whitmer Permits More Openings, Small Social Gatherings

On Monday, May 18, Governor Whitmer announced that bars and restaurants in the Upper Peninsula and Northernmost regions of the Lower Peninsula will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity […]

May 21, 2020

Family Leave Rules: Caring for a Spouse, Child or Parent

Courtesy of the Ahola Corporation The National Partnership for Women and Families says that “at some point, nearly everyone will need to take time away from work to deal with a […]

May 20, 2020

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to Return More Than $100 Million to Insured Customers and Members for Medical, Dental and Vision Premiums

Due to disruptions in previously anticipated health care services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will be returning more than $100 […]

May 19, 2020

Executive Order No. 2020-91 “Safeguards to protect Michigan’s workers from COVID-19”

As written in EO 2020-91 by Governor Whitmer: In particular, businesses must do their part to protect their employees, their patrons, and their communities. Many businesses have already done so […]

May 19, 2020

Tech tips for working remotely

Remote working technology seems to be maturing just in the nick of time. “It’s easier than ever today, in this day and age to work remotely,” says Aaron Hamp, owner […]

May 18, 2020

Reopening guidance issued for UP & Northern Michigan

Today Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-92, allowing for the partial reopening of the Upper Peninsula and part of northern Michigan beginning on Friday, including retail, restaurants and bars at […]

April 15, 2020

Workers’ Compensation Coverage

March 26, 2020

ASE Releases COVID-19 Employer Response Survey Results

On March 18th, ASE released a survey that tracked employer’s growing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, launched when there were just 26 confirmed cases in Michigan, provides a comprehensive look at efforts and …

January 3, 2020

COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan

Updated January 3, 2022 SBAM has developed a COVID-19 preparedness and response template, consistent with recommendations by MIOSHA. Version 10 of this template, available below, contains amendments to reflect updated […]