Is your Employee Handbook Compliant?
Courtesy of Ahola Your employee handbook introduces your company’s mission, vision, policies, procedures and culture to new hires while serving as a guidepost for employees and managers. It’s important to […]
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July 1, 2020
June 29, 2020
A small business veteran giving back to veterans
Bob Taylor is the CEO and owner of Alliant Enterprises and Alliant Healthcare in Grand Rapids. The medical device products and services company is a verified SDVOSB (Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small […]
June 26, 2020
Employees Under 59 ½ Can Take Retirement Plan Distributions Without Penalty Under CARES Act
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This law allows retirement […]
June 25, 2020
10 Best Practices for Employee Communication During a Crisis
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Employers can earn the trust of their employees through timely and accurate communication. But how to communicate and how much is […]
June 24, 2020
“No-Label” Explosion Versus Diversity in the Workforce
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE It seems we are living in an age where 1960’s racial and gender reporting requirements are archaic. More workers are not […]
June 23, 2020
Employer COVID-19 Screening Confidentiality
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As we enter the next stage of re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic, employee screening is a critical event. Employers electing to […]
June 22, 2020
An innovative small business owner pivots his products to serve the needs of coronavirus safety
Tom Shea is president of TMShea Products in Troy, a great example of a company that is pivoting from its primary product line toward new products that prevent the transmission […]
June 22, 2020
Social Distancing in the Workplace
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE OSHA recently released guidelines for implementing social distancing in the workplace. Employees must maintain six feet distance between themselves at all […]
June 19, 2020
Is Zoom Fatigue Real?
By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Sometimes lately I wonder why I am so exhausted at the end of the day. I used to travel around […]
June 19, 2020
Supreme Court Rules That Title VII Covers LGBTQ Employees
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE In a surprising six-three decision written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Title VII of the 1964 Civil […]
June 18, 2020
Mask Wearing and Other New Safety and Health Rules – Employees and Customers May Express Their Opinion. Be Ready to Reply.
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Although employers will be implementing many new safety and health practices in the coming weeks and months, there will also be […]
June 18, 2020
Should Employers Have a Liability Shield from COVID-19 Complaints?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The next big fight for businesses is immunity from COVID-19 litigation. Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow has stated that businesses should not […]
June 17, 2020
New and Revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications
Are self-employed and have no employees; OR Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25%, and did not reduce the number or hours of […]
June 15, 2020
Face Coverings vs Face Shields: Commonly Asked Questions
Question: If an employee claims that they are medically unable to wear a face covering, what documentation or standard should the business owner/manager apply to verify that? MIOSHA Enforcement Interpretation:Executive Order […]
June 15, 2020
The importance of employee identity protection during COVID-19 and beyond
Courtesy of InfoArmor You likely know that COVID-19 brought on a significant spike in fraud, but did you know certain types of identity theft can be more damaging than others? Given […]
June 15, 2020
How a prominent Detroit distillery shifted gears to make a crucial safety product
Michael Forsyth is the founder of and partner in Detroit City Distillery and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. When COVID-19 hit, the distillery shifted to […]
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 […]
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