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June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
Rules and Guidance for Companies With Employees at Home
Courtesy of Ahola Even though your employees are working from home, they still need good, open communication channels between you and them. As a manager, keep the flow of information […]
June 10, 2020
5 Considerations for Employee Health Screening
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Companies are looking for ways to make the workplace as safe as possible, and the concept of screening employees for COVID-19 […]
June 8, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Summary
Courtesy of Warner Norcross + Judd On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPP Flexibility Act) into law. The PPP Flexibility Act […]
June 8, 2020
The Star of Sanitation, Decontamination
When you have the means to help, you do it. That’s how Midwest Enviro Solutions ended up in the sanitation and decontamination industry. Even before the pandemic swept the nation, […]
June 5, 2020
Considerations for When and How to Bring Employees Back
By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As Michigan enters phase 4 of reopening, organizations must decide how to phase their workers back into the office. I […]
June 5, 2020
Personal Care Services Open Statewide June 15; Regions 6 & 8 Move to Phase 5 on June 10
In a press conference today, Governor Whitmer announced more opening news. Salons and barbershops will be allowed to open statewide on June 15 subject to strict safety protocols. Personal care […]
June 5, 2020
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 […]
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 […]
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