Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns As the November 6th election date approaches and the election season builds to a fever pitch, employers should be aware of their state’s laws pertaining …
Tune in on the Michigan Business Network.Business consultant Tom Borg talks about organizing a strategic planning retreat, and the four questions to ask yourself about your company’s goals.Borg Segments 1, 2, 3 & 4Mike finds …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl Kuch According to recent survey findings from AMA Enterprise, most companies delayed employee development initiatives during the Great Recession. Today they are strategizing about when to bring …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kevin MarrsIf you haven’t heard the term “workforce analytics” before, you may soon begin to hear it, and often. Why? If you are like a growing number of …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Gary KlotzOn September 19, the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) “does not regulate private employment” and, accordingly, does not …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAnnual employee reviews sometimes get a bad rap. They can be time-consuming, distracting, and may require supervisors to confront problems they would rather avoid. But if handled properly, annual …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns At a recent ASE Roundtable on responding to difficult employees, the discussion turned to employees who know just how far to take absenteeism and avoid …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinSalary increases are not likely to top three percent for most employers this year.In times of low inflation such as the present, three percent actually represents real growth. …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC By Kristi R. Gauthier Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA"), employee contributions to health flexible spending account (health "FSA") plans are limited to $2,500 starting …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThere are many reasons why lawyers encourage employers to establish policies governing employee use of company computers, e-mail systems, the Internet, social media and related technologies. But the fact …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC By Stephanie Hicks Many key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") become effective beginning in 2014. These include, among others, provisions for shared responsibility …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin In May 2007, David Feldman was working as a tractor operator on the day shift at a manufacturing facility then owned by Olin Corporation (Olin). Because …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownWhat does Labor Day mark? Most people will tell you, "The end of summer and the start of a new school year." Most employers will tell you, …
September 5th on Business Next, Kurt Graham, senior attorney for Clark Hill PLC, talks about drafting and enforcing effective dress code policies in your small business. Part OnePart TwoAlso, a preview of an upcoming webinar …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC By Kristi R. Gauthier One of the many changes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") impacting group health plans is the introduction of the Summary …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHROften companies decide to conduct formal employee surveys when leaders "begin to feel that things have turned slowly south," or when a crisis hits, says management consultant Tom Agnew, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns In a case of first impression, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Michigan) has ruled that employer-required counseling to identify mental disorders or …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThere is danger lurking in employee handbooks that are rarely or never updated. Employment laws change. New ones are added. New court decisions affect employment practices. And social changes …