To be or not to be exempt – that is the question!
To be or not to be (exempt)? That is the question! Some of us may struggle to grasp the full meaning of Shakespeare’s prose and poetry. Same is true for employers grasping the full scope …
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July 25, 2016
July 19, 2016
New overtime regulations will impact recruiting and retention
Come December 1st, recruiting and retention will likely become a bit harder for many organizations—and for some organizations, a lot harder.
July 12, 2016
Optimize your workforce
As employers it’s important to consider how we can contribute to economic growth and workforce optimization within our respective organizations. Many of us, in our people-related roles, have opportunities to influence growth through employee acquisition, …
July 11, 2016
Tips and advice for landing the great employees your firm needs
Sheri Welsh, owner of Welsh and Associates of Kalamazoo, is a nationally-known expert in employee. Listen to her tips to help find the best talent.
July 6, 2016
Complexities of paying a salary to a non-exempt employee part 3
Over the last several weeks, we have issued a series of articles covering the three different methods you can use to pay a non-exempt employee a salary plus overtime: Fixed Salary for a Set Number …
June 27, 2016
Complexities of paying a salary to a non-exempt employee – part 2
Last week, we identified three different methods you can use to pay a non-exempt employee a salary plus overtime: Fixed Salary for a Set Number of Hours, Fluctuating Work Week (FWW), or a Belo Contract.
June 27, 2016
“Exceptions reporting” timekeeping – be careful!
With the publication of the Department of Labor’s exemption classification regulations, ASE has been publishing a number of articles addressing both that change and broader FLSA Wage and Hour compliance concerns.
June 27, 2016
How to build the talent pipeline for your small business!
Learn more during this SBAM Facebook Live video broadcast event 9-9:30 a.m. ET Tues. June 28 The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) presents a Facebook Live video q-and-a with […]
June 17, 2016
Small businesses not exempt from new FLSA regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor issued its much-anticipated final rule changing the regulations for the so-called "white collar” exemptions under the FLSA, and doubled the minimum salary level necessary for employees to be properly classified …
June 14, 2016
Are you making work meaningless?
Employee engagement is at the top of many organizations’ priority lists. Meaningful work contributes greatly to engagement, yet there has been little research on how to make work more (or less) meaningful for employees.
June 10, 2016
Ban the email: The ultimate cure for employee burnout?
Today we do ever more with ever less, and we expect every one of our employees to embrace that philosophy. But what is the effect of it on their personal lives?
June 8, 2016
Five strategies for complying with the new salary level test
The change in the white-collar salary level test from $455 per week to $913 per week (as well as the highly compensated employee test) is expected to affect an estimated 4.2 million workers. This will …
June 6, 2016
Could a summer hours program be right for your organization?
The weather is getting warm, the days are getting longer, and the kids are almost out of school. Summer is almost here, and invariably the attention of many employees will turn to thoughts of getting …
May 18, 2016
The FLSA exempt final regulations are here
Last night the U.S. Department of Labor published the final regulations that will adjust the definition of exempt employment for certain white collar positions by raising the salary level below which workers will be non-exempt, i.e., eligible …
May 18, 2016
Your handbook may need a serious check-up
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAuthor: Anthony Kaylin For organizations of all types and sizes, both union and non-union, there has never been as much government activity affecting the […]
May 16, 2016
What to do when you suspect an employee is an alcoholic
Alcoholism is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, being at work under the influence of alcohol is not protected by the law. This legal dichotomy forces the employer to walk …
May 10, 2016
Final regulations may draw down exempt salary level to $47,000
A recent report suggests that final regulations from the Department of Labor will lower the level for exemption from overtime pay to approximately $47,000/year from the $50,440 originally proposed nearly a year ago.
May 6, 2016
Lay the groundwork for getting better workers by being involved in your community
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with recruiting expert Sheri Welsh, owner of Welsh and Associates in Kalamazoo, about how to attract better employees to your small business.
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