Overtime is no simple matter
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThe federal rules governing overtime seem to grow more complicated every year. To know who is entitled to overtime pay and who is exempt from it under federal wage …
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June 13, 2012
June 13, 2012
Must an employer accommodate an employee’s commute under the ADA?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin Regan began working for a Michigan automotive supplier in May 2005 as a temporary contract worker in the position of Prototype Seat Builder at the company’s …
June 12, 2012
Motivation secret: Give employees more control
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRCreate a win-win for both employees and your workplace leaders by helping both take more control in reducing stress in the workplace. Taking small measures to help reduce stress …
June 12, 2012
Summary of Benefits & Coverage
There has been some recent confusion as to the difference between a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and a Summary Plan Description (SPD). Both are required by law and relate to a company's group health insurance …
June 12, 2012
Positive Guidance on $2,500 Health FSA Cap
by Ben Cohen, Practice Leader – Health and Welfare BenefitsKushner & Company The IRS recently issued Notice 2012-40 to clarify how the upcoming cap on employee salary deferrals to a health FSA will work. The guidance is very welcome, and …
June 11, 2012
Survey says small biz still skeptical about federal health care reform. Details Monday on Business Next!
Segment one: SBAM’s health insurance expert Scott Lyon talks about the results of a new SBAM survey of small business owners reveals deep skepticism about the value federal health care reform.Segment two: SBAM’s health insurance …
June 7, 2012
NLRB comes down hard on social media policies
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin ASE previously reported on the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel’s previous memos on what are appropriate and inappropriate policy statements with respect to social media. …
June 7, 2012
More pointers on building a loyal, productive staff
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRWhat does it take to create a workplace in which employees work hard, productively and enjoy their jobs? The Gallup Organization has been studying the question for years. Read …
June 7, 2012
What you need to know about SNOPA (The Social Networking Online Protection Act)
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Suneetha Giridhar, PHRIn the great arc of human existence, events always combine with technology to change peoples’ lives. In turn, they push lawmakers to draft new legislation that …
June 6, 2012
Tax and financial benefits of hiring your child to fill a summer job
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRHere's a common situation for the family of a small business owner: The family's teenage child is looking for a job for the summer and in the afternoons after …
June 5, 2012
To catch a thief: Is a polygraph a good idea?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRIf you think an employee may be stealing from the company, there's a good chance you are right. But is a polygraph test the best way to establish the …
June 1, 2012
Important change to unemployment comp on the way
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Michigan seems assured of soon joining 23 other states in instituting a Work Sharing program. “Work Sharing” is the generic term for a program designed to …
June 1, 2012
Small biz opportunities for veterans. Friday on Business Next!
The host of Business Next is SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers. Friday's lineup:Segment one: Keith King of Keith King and Associates in Detroit is the U.S. SBA 2012 National Veteran Champion. Michael talks with …
May 31, 2012
SBAM and Michigan business leaders say early childhood education matters to economic growth
A coalition of 100 business leaders from across the state, including SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler, is calling for greatly intensified state focus on early childhood education programs and strategy to ensure Michigan's children …
May 31, 2012
New report says small businesses lag big firms in using broadband
A report issued by Connect Michigan finds that small employers are missing some business opportunities by failing to take advantage of broadband Internet connectivity in the workplace. The Broadband: Empowering Small Businesses to Grow and …
May 30, 2012
Are you conducting appropriate background checks on new hires?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Frances Chapman What do RadioShack, Bausch & Lomb, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and now Yahoo have in common? If you answer that all four companies have suffered the …
May 29, 2012
Heads up: an innocent request for time off can trigger a wage and hour violation
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsThe weather is getting warm and the days longer. Workers are looking for more time off to enjoy the good weather, or take care of personal …
May 25, 2012
Get up to 80 hours of talented pro bono internships for your company
Michigan Shifting Gears (MiSG) is a three month program that helps highly experienced, educated and talented people undergoing a career transition find new opportunities with smaller, innovative companies. The purpose of the program is to …
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