A Guide to Some of Michigan’s State Employment Laws
Each state has their own share of employment related laws in addition to federal regulations that business owners need to be aware of.
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May 16, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – May 16, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
May 16, 2024
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Friends are Protected from Retaliation Under State’s Civil Rights Law
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled last Friday that the friends of an employee who also work at the same place are protected from retaliation by the employer.
May 15, 2024
Understanding & Navigating Revised Independent Contractor Rules
An on-demand webinar experience. On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published its final rule, which revises the agency’s guidance on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the […]
May 15, 2024
6 Marketing Trends You Still Have Time to Use in 2024
The landscape of digital marketing is always changing. Businesses have to be adaptable to stay competitive, especially in the business-to-business (B2B) space.
May 14, 2024
Albert Lists ‘Top 3’ Spending Concerns, Focuses This Budget-Making Season
Sen. Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) sees Democratic-led proposals to re-purpose millions in designated debt payments for public school employees' retirement system...as an effort to keep historical hikes in government spending "afloat."
May 14, 2024
House Passes $80.9B Budget Along Party Lines
The House became the first chamber to vote out its budget bills Wednesday, approving an $80.9 billion spending proposal consisting of 18 departmental budget bills and the two omnibus shells that will soon be filled …
May 14, 2024
ASE Releases the Results of the 2024 Employee Turnover Survey
ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released its 2024 Employee Turnover Survey.
May 13, 2024
SBAM Launches Wellness Program for Small Businesses Across Michigan
Lansing, MI – Michigan small businesses are gaining affordable access to a suite of wellness services for their employees thanks to a new program offered by the Small Business Association […]
May 13, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – May 13, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
May 11, 2024
Leveraging Resources for Neurodiverse and Disabled Talent Acquisition in the Workplace
In an era where diversity is celebrated, the contributions of neurodiverse and disabled individuals often remain overlooked.
May 10, 2024
IRS Releases 2025 Plan Limits & Plan Design
Starting in 2007, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA) requires that the IRS release the upcoming year’s new HSA and Excepted Benefit Health Reimbursement Arrangement (EBHRA) […]
May 10, 2024
Teamwork for Keeping Essential Power Safe and Reliable
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with John Patry, an Elite member of the Small Business Association of Michigan and the CEO and owner of Team UIS in Dexter.
May 10, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – May 9, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
May 10, 2024
Embracing Gen Z in the Workplace
Generation Z—those individuals born between 1997 and 2012 (ages 12-27)—are rapidly becoming a substantial fraction of the workforce, predicted to account for over a quarter of all workers by 2025.
May 9, 2024
Trends and Strategies for Inspiring Employees in 2024
The 2024 Employee Engagement Report details the drivers of employee engagement and shares insights on how to inspire employees and improve performance.
May 8, 2024
80,000 Fake Resumes Sent to 97 Large Organizations – What Happened?
Economists with the University of California Berkeley and University of Chicago sent out about 80,000 fabricated resumes to 97 large employers using equivalent qualifications but different personal characteristics during the period of 2019-2021.
May 7, 2024
Gov’s Priorities: R&D Tax Credit Bills, Economic Incentives, Disaster Relief Fund
The research and development (R&D) tax credit bills, economic incentives allowing certain employers to withhold payroll taxes and a refill of the state's Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund (DECF) are among the things that Gov. Gretchen …
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