News & Resources

Is it legal to pay a woman less if based on salary history?

Solely based on Federal law…yes.

April 24, 2017

Pay equity plays important role in employee engagement and retention

Do you worry about hiring the right people?

April 12, 2017

Microchipping employees – the future is now

As we first reported in last week’s Quick Hits, what seems to be a page from an Isaac Asimov or Robert Heinlein sci-fi novel, a Swedish startup, Epicenteris, is implanting chips in their employees hands. …

April 6, 2017

Finding technical talent is tough, not impossible

April 3rd marked the first day this year that H-1B visa applications were accepted by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The date holds particular significance for many employers who hire technical talent, as …

April 3, 2017

Anti-trust concerns in hiring and compensation

On the list of wrongful employment practice issues, the risk of engaging in illegal anti-trust practices is pretty far down there.

March 22, 2017

When may an employer inquire about an employee’s medical condition?

When strange behavior or certain performance issues are very subtle, should an employer inquire about a medical condition?

March 16, 2017

A rise in pay equity claims will hit employers hard in the future

Although Equal Pay Act (EPA) EEOC charges are small in number, the trend is growing. Over the past three years, the number of charges filed rose from 938 to 1,075 or 15%.

March 15, 2017

Do you know what to do if ICE comes knocking on your door?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has indicated that it will triple its I-9 audits this year.

March 7, 2017

Succession planning tips

Key considerations, tips and best practices for successfully handling succession planning.

March 2, 2017

Trouble caused by Post-it® notes for restaurant chain

Employers have long known about being careful when it comes to appropriate non-discriminatory hiring practices and the legal risks involved when they are not. Interview notes can become problematic when they contain inappropriate comments or …

March 1, 2017

Avoid wintertime slips and falls

Learn how to make your small business workplace safe during the remainder of Michigan’s winter slip-and-fall season.

February 8, 2017

Will H-1B and other work visa rules change?

President Trump is considering an Executive Order (EO) to modify the current H-1B system.

February 6, 2017

Bullying in the workforce

Workplace bullying is way more common than it should be. Research from the University of Phoenix revealed that over 75% of employees surveyed have experienced workplace bullying – either as a witness or a victim.

February 6, 2017

Caution! HR and payroll departments targets of W2 scam

Human Resource and payroll departments should be aware of an IRS alert that was released on January 25, 2017 providing information about an email phishing scam making its way across the country.

February 2, 2017

Quantifying how much small businesses are hurt by excessive regulations

What does a new survey from the National Small Business Administration show on the full extent of how regulatory burdens hurt small businesses?

January 30, 2017

Travel ban impacting businesses

Last Friday President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) which banned travel from seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days and suspended all refugee admission for 120 days.

January 28, 2017

Keeping Uncle Sam happy

Be prepared to make quarterly tax payments.

January 19, 2017

Building and protecting your small business brand

What are the key elements of successful small business branding?