COVID-19 Safety Developments
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE On Monday the Governor moved to reopen that state by rescinding the stay-at-home order. Most businesses except for a few may […]
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June 5, 2020
June 4, 2020
Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act
Article courtesy Yeo & Yeo On June 3, the Senate passed the House version of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, which will: Give businesses 24 weeks to spend their PPP […]
June 4, 2020
New survey shows 87% of small businesses expect a sales decline of 10% or more as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
90% of businesses report being confident in ability to prevent spread of COVID-19 in workplaces As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 87 percent of small businesses are anticipating a […]
June 4, 2020
Businesses Prepare to Reopen as Summer Approaches
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Michigan is beginning its phased approach to reopening and is now in phase 4. Employers will be busy this summer as […]
June 3, 2020
Worker Confidence and Outlook Has Stabilized Despite COVID-19 Impact
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE A new survey of workers in the U.S. from the ADP Research Institute reveals that an initially significant decrease in worker […]
June 3, 2020
Two Grants for Small Businesses
Courtesy of SBDC Great Lakes Gives Back Lake Trust Credit Union is here to support our local small businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. They have set aside $75,000 and created […]
June 1, 2020
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 […]
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 …
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