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Real Life HR: Required to Pay for Employee Training?

When are we required to pay for employee training?

August 23, 2024

Earned Sick Time Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

11.25.24: The Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity issued updates to the initial FAQs here. On-Demand Webinar: SBAM’s Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders cover these FAQs and more The Michigan […]

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August 23, 2024

Are You a Strategic Leader?

You may be hearing lots of talk about the importance of being a good strategic leader. However, if you scratch below the surface, it turns out that the traits that make a good strategic leader …

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August 23, 2024

5 Tips for Managing Political Discussions in the Workplace

With the election just 76 days away, it's common for discussions about politics to arise in the workplace. While these conversations can be engaging, they can also lead to tension, misunderstandings, and conflicts.

Paul Deters, featured on the Small Business Weekly podcast

August 22, 2024

Neon to LED to Digital: Business Signage and Lighting Evolves and Improves

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with with Paul Deters, president of Metro Signs & Lighting.

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August 22, 2024

Fostering Engagement and Social Responsibility: The Role of Volunteer Time Off ( VTO)

VTO or Volunteer Time Off is a great benefit to offer your employees and a way to embrace community service days as an organization.

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August 21, 2024

FTC Noncompete Rule Set Aside with Nationwide Effect

On August 20, 2024, a Texas federal court blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Noncompete Rule scheduled to go into effect on September 4, 2024.

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August 20, 2024

Dem Supreme Court Candidates Raised $2M; GOP Candidates $147K

The two Democratic Supreme Court candidates, and presumed nominees, have raised around $2 million combined going into the Aug. 24 Democratic Party convention, while all five Republicans, combined, have raised $147,000 prior to their convention, …

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August 20, 2024

‘Friske Had Nearly 100% Name ID In The District,’ MIRS Meets Fairbairn Of HD-107

Michigan Freedom Caucus member Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) carried nearly 100 percent name recognition across Northern Michigan's 107th state House district, says Parker Fairbairn, the Republican challenger who defeated Friske in the primary elections.

August 19, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – August 19, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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August 19, 2024

Survey says: Michigan entrepreneurs struggling with cost increases, even before expensive new mandates kick in on small businesses

Calley: Michigan is preparing to push small businesses off a cliff Lansing, MI – Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from […]