If 2024 was the year of AI, 2025 will be the year of transformation. Industries, people, and workplaces are increasingly integrating AI-enabled technologies into their everyday operations.
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the proper evidentiary standard of proof for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases is a “preponderance of the evidence” – not the higher standard of “clear …
SBAM is excited to partner with the American Society of Employers (ASE) to bring our Premium, VIP, and Elite members exclusive access to top-tier training and development courses.
FinCEN Response (1/24/25) On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas (Texas Top Cop Shop, […]
As inflation continues to drive up the cost of living, workers are facing significant financial strain.
Lansing, MI – The small business community in Michigan is taking issue with a false narrative being pushed in Lansing that small businesses don’t offer paid time off for their […]
New House Appropriations Committee Chair Ann Bollin (R-Brighton) and Majority Vice Chair Matt Maddock (R-Milford) are in Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township)’s lineup to “stand up to Sarah Anthony,” Hall said Tuesday during his announcement.
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) updated his road funding proposal Thursday morning, still without raising revenue, but this time using $3.1 billion instead of $2.7 billion.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
On Monday, January 13th, 2025, Governor Whitmer signed HB 5100 and HB 5101 into law, which create a Research and Development (R&D) tax credit in Michigan. SBAM supported these bipartisan bills and contributed to their …
On average, businesses paid $1.5 million to recover from a ransomware attack and it took, on average, one month to fully recover.
As we enter a new year and as should be done at least once a year, HR professionals should be reviewing their employee handbooks and policies to ensure they remain up to date and legally …
Effective decision-making is one of the most crucial skills for leaders.
January is National Mentoring Month and a perfect time to dive into the topic of mentorship.
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Elite SBAM member Karen Scarpino, owner and CEO of Green Giftz by Promotional Impact.
There are a lot of things an organization should take into consideration before hiring a remote employee or allowing an employee to work remotely in other states.
Among their earliest bills introduced this year, Senate Democrats are resurrecting the proposal penalizing businesses for improperly treating an employee as an "independent contractor," setting up fines and charges for not paying wages and benefits.
One full committee room, two overflow rooms and 50 requests to testify set the scene for the first meeting of the House Select Committee on Protecting Employees and Small Businesses, which took testimony on HB 4001 and HB …
