Non-compete agreements, where employees agree that they will not go to work for another competing business or form a competing business that in turn increases the competition for the employer, have been around for a …
As we enter the second half of 2023, small business owners and leaders are being faced with challenges across multiple fronts including economic uncertainty and talent shortages.
Once again, the supply chain is staring directly into the eyes of more disruption. This quarter, shippers continue to face tough challenges.
We know it to be true that access to high-speed internet is essential to properly running your small business.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s property tax reform package stalled on the House floor Thursday after a Democratic member needed urgent medical attention, depriving the Democrats of the 56 votes needed to pass the bill without Republican …
Those watching the comings and goings of the state snapped to attention the other day when some of the House Democratic first-termers published their list of priority items for the rest of the fall session …
We’ve launched a new service to help our small business members gain best-in-class access to Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) tax refunds that can bring you up to $26,000 per qualified employee.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
In this day and age it is hard to believe, but there are still so many employers who either don’t run employment background checks on applicants/employees, or they use free online systems without considering the …
Last Wednesday attendees at ASE’s Employment Law Briefing received excellent information about a myriad of pending and new employment and labor compliance issues including the recently enacted Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (PWFA).
According to a recent ADP Research survey, 40% of respondents now place career advancement on their priority list, marking a substantial increase from the previous year's 23%.
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s weekly podcast presents a dynamic audio interview from a top-notch expert on entrepreneurial success. Hear great tips and advice on how to be a more effective small business owner. …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
With the flip of Rep. Kristian C. Grant (D-Grand Rapids)’s “pass” to a “yes,” the 12-member House Tax Policy Committee Wednesday moved Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s property tax reform plan to the full House for …
The Senate was scheduled to vote on more than $1.8 billion worth in both continued and some elevated fees, administered across various departments, last Wednesday.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
As employers strive to be more inclusive and flexible, the concept of floating holidays has emerged as a valuable tool to help employees maintain a balance.
Over the past year we’ve had quiet quitting, loud quitting, quiet hiring, quiet firing, and quiet constraint. Now we have quiet cutting.