Michael Burns of the American Society of Employers has great advice on what needs to go in your employee handbook. Also today, a Leadership Council profile of Audrey Randall, owner of Paradigm Franchise Group.Listen Monday …
By Nicole Sitter, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEDo you obtain consumer credit reports as part of your screening process for new employees? If so, be aware that the EEOC, with help from the Federal …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIn Fiscal Year 2013 the EEOC received 3,721 charges alleging religious discrimination. That number is on the rise, and many of the claims revolve around religious dress …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEEmployers, brace yourselves—this coming weekend brings the start of March Madness, aka college basketball’s NCAA championship tournament. “Selection Sunday” comes this weekend, and the first round of …
Mobile technology has blurred the lines between our personal and work lives. Does your company allow employees to connect to its network using personal electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and PCs? What situations …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEHeads-up to employers: At the end of January a job candidate rejected by two employers filed a class action lawsuit against a background-checking vendor. Now he has …
At a press conference today at the Small Business Association of Michigan’s headquarters in Lansing, SBAM and numerous other business and government groups announced support for legislation that would guarantee 100 percent reimbursement to local …
By Anthony Kaylin, SBAM Approved Partner ASEHere are a few fun cases (for us, if not for the people involved) to challenge your command of HR law. Each was decided or in process of being …
Michigan small business owners should remember that today (Feb. 10) is the filing deadline for a new exemption from the state’s personal property tax (PPT). The affidavit form and information sheet are available at www.michigan.gov/taxes. Click on …
By SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRDoes your firm use outside workers for some jobs? This can result in significant tax breaks if the workers are properly classified as independent contractors rather than employees.Key point: If a …
Today we have part two of an interview with business consultant and business coach George Scott. He shares expert advice on key things to remember if you're considering putting your small business up for sale. …
Business consultant and business coach George Scott has expert advice on key things to remember if you're considering putting your small business up for sale. Listen today for Part One of the interview with George …
By: Joe DeSantis SBAM Approved Partner ASELast week a bipartisan group of legislators in Michigan’s House of Representatives introduced two bills designed to make it less risky for employers to hire former prisoners.On January 9, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns For many years now Michigan courts have generally upheld an employer’s at-will policies. Still, plaintiffs continue to bring expensive wrongful discharge lawsuits, generally arguing that …
Nearly every workplace injury has a definable, preventable cause. This means workplace injuries don't result from "accidents." Nearly every workplace injury has a preventable cause. For tips to prevent accidents, continue reading.There is almost no …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Dan Van SlambrookContemplating a holiday bonus or gift for your employees this year? Coming up short on ideas for something more creative than the traditional (and ill-advised) fruitcake …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownA recently re-released study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University researchers’ claims evidence that the information one shares in online social networks could be used to discriminate against …
A new survey looks at how employers are setting their salary budgets for 2014. Based on survey results, it appears that most employers expect to hand out raises similar to those given in 2013. In …