On May 2, seven plaintiffs from six states filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (PPACA’s) employer penalties in states with federal …
Among the key changes in health care reform is an employee's option, if eligible, to choose a plan from a state-run exchange. Beginning this Fall, you are required to inform all employees and new hires …
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) declared in a rule that employers subject to its jurisdiction (which is most employers) would be guilty of an unfair labor practice if they did not post a “Notification …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Andrew Bank and Greg Hammerman, co-founders of Larky, a small business that helps people keep track of …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRA rising number of companies -- large and small -- are permitting employees to telecommute, full or part-time. Recently the practice came under fire when Yahoo's CEO said the …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. David Adams, CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League, talks about why credit unions lent more than $1 billion to …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentAs we head into the summer, it seems that the folks in Washington are ramping up the release of various regulations for the Affordable Care Act. On May 3, the …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin Many companies have casual days, generally Fridays. Casual Fridays are dress down days—a nice perk for employees that costs the employer little to nothing to implement. …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.How to make a great small business email newsletter for your customers and potential customers. Michael Rogers talks with Nicole Meloche, owner …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantisRepublicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, mindful of the perception that their party has come to be perceived as anti-family and anti-worker, have resurrected a bill …
Article courtesy of Human Resources Training ProgramsBy Cheryl KuchAs new college graduates embark on finding their first career jobs, or even summer jobs, many of them will find not just the sluggish economy or high …
On May 2, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business event recognized 50 small businesses that made the 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list. Twenty of those businesses are members of the Small Business Association of …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRA key purpose of the Family Medical Leave Act was, of course, to accommodate the employee who has a genuine medical need for long-term leave, or intermittent leave. Unfortunately, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinIf you had to assemble a team for a work project, who would you pick?According to new study, persons categorized as neurotic are better team players and …
By Steven StraussQuestion: I run a very busy business and as a result, I really don't have the time, nor the interest frankly, to be all warm and fuzzy with my employees. I feel that …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, how to hire beyond the job description, with author and career management coach JoAnn Corley, founder and CEO …
Tune in today at 10am to Business Next (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Long-time small business advocate and retired CPA Paul Hense offers his suggestions on how you, as a small …
Today the Small Business Association of Michigan hit a new milestone - 20,049 members. That's 20,049 small businesses across the state of Michigan who have chosen to be a part of this association.20,049 members to …