Service Animals in the Workplace: What the ADA Really Says
From the service dog to the emotional support peacock and ferret, employers are receiving more requests from employees who want to bring these animals to work.
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June 21, 2025
June 20, 2025
SBAM Board of Directors Adopts New Roadway Infrastructure Policy
C2025 has marked a year of change for Michigan’s political landscape, as split government has slowed the pace of legislation, and has made it difficult to find consensus. Amidst these challenges for legislative leaders, one …
June 20, 2025
How changes to state’s unemployment law affect reimbursing employers
Changes in Michigan’s unemployment law went into effect in early April and will result in higher payments by reimbursing employers to the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA).
June 20, 2025
If Your Company Will Be Using Interns This Summer, Keep Some Things in Mind
Among many other things, summer brings a wave of high school, college, and graduate students connecting with employers to gain valuable, hands-on experience through internship programs.
June 19, 2025
AI and Safety
Every June, the U.S. observes National Safety Month, a campaign led by the National Safety Council to focus on reducing leading causes of injury and death in the workplace, on the roads, and in our …
June 18, 2025
Grand Rapids small business owner honored with SBAM’s 2025 Founders Award
The Small Business Association of Michigan has recognized small business veteran Cynthia Kay for her dedication to small businesses in Michigan by honoring her with their 2025 Founders Award.
June 18, 2025
Crain’s Detroit Business Senior Reporter David Eggert named SBAM’s 2025 Communicator of the Year
The Small Business Association of Michigan has named veteran reporter David Eggert as its 2025 Communicator of the Year. SBAM’s Communicator of the Year honor awards a reporter whose work has a significant impact on …
June 18, 2025
Mission Point Resort CEO Mark Ware named 2025 Small Business Advocate of the Year
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has recognized Mark Ware, CEO of Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island, as its 2025 Advocate of the Year.
June 18, 2025
Small Business Association of Michigan names Rep. Carol Glanville a 2025 Legislator of the Year
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has honored Rep. Carol Glanville of West Michigan as a 2025 Legislator of the Year.
June 18, 2025
Small Business Association of Michigan names Speaker of the House Matt Hall as a 2025 Legislator of the Year
The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall as a 2025 Legislator of the Year.
June 17, 2025
One Fair Wage Trying Again To Bring Tipped Workers To Minimum Wage
One Fair Wage is trying again to get tipped workers to earn at least the state's minimum wage – not a smaller “sub-minimum” wage that takes into account the tips they receive – based on …
June 17, 2025
K-12, Dept. of Ed, MiLEAP Budgets Clear House
Michigan public schools would receive a record $12,000 per student, funded in large part by the elimination of roughly 100 specific earmarks, under a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 House Republican education budget that moved through …
June 17, 2025
Legislators Consider Accountability Reforms to Unemployment Insurance Eligibility
The Michigan House Economic Competitiveness Committee recently held a hearing on House Bill 4516, which would make key changes to the state’s unemployment insurance system by adding accountability measures that employers have been asking for …
June 13, 2025
How Toxic Work Cultures Lead to Employee Burnout
Burnout doesn’t just stem from long hours or tight deadlines. More often, it’s a result of the emotional toll of working in a toxic environment. When toxic behaviors are ignored, or worse, normalized, burnout takes …
June 12, 2025
In the Dating Game of Recruiting, Proactive Communication is Key
Employers who at first show and send signals of interest to candidates abruptly cut off contact when they’ve made the determination not to advance a candidate in the process, often leaving them feeling confused and …
June 11, 2025
The Old Way of Paying for Health Care Needs to Change
Health care is unaffordable for too many families and businesses. One of the reasons for it may come as a surprise — how health care is paid for.
June 10, 2025
Ballot Proposal Will Undermine Michigan’s Most Successful Small Businesses
A new ballot initiative was recently launched in Michigan that has the potential to deal a significant blow to small businesses across the state. This initiative is called “Invest in MI Kids,” but ironically, it …
June 10, 2025
Wage Growth Levels Out as Employers Shift Compensation Strategies
Each year, ASE publishes Michigan’s most comprehensive compensation survey. The 2025 results are in, and they reveal a clear trend: wage growth is beginning to stabilize.
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