The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will reinstate its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program that was discontinued under the Obama Administration and has added certain FMLA coverage as well.
It's that time of year again when the back and forth of money allocation begins between the House, Senate and governor.
As leaders, we’re constantly making decisions – some in the moment, others with far-reaching implications. And while data and analysis often guide us, there’s another layer beneath the spreadsheets: the internal voice we rely on …
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) supports having all state tax money collected at the gas pumps go to road improvements, her spokesperson said.
Republicans and Democrats on the Board of State Canvassers deadlocked Thursday over a 100-word summary for the “Tax The Rich” constitutional amendment proposal.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments in a business’s lifecycle. M&A activity can reshape your organization in lasting ways.
Yesterday, the State Board of Canvassers met to consider the 100-word summary petition language on the ballot proposal by Invest in Mi Kids that claims to pump $1.7 billion dollars into the School Aid Fund …
Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the Michigan Board of Canvassers deadlocked this afternoon on approving the 100-word summary for the “Invest in MI …
With cell phones and listening devices now a part of everyday life, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for employers, especially HR, to manage situations where employees record conversations at work, from casual talks with managers to …
Employers with operations or employees in multiple states face challenges when creating policies that comply with varying state regulations. Many states now have different requirements related to areas like pay transparency and paid time off, …
A new phenomenon is slowly gaining attention in the workplace called quiet cracking, and it’s quietly chipping away at employee morale, motivation, and productivity.
Campaign finance reports released Friday showed all three Democratic gubernatorial candidates leaning heavily on ActBlue and out-of-state small-dollar contributions to get them where they are this cycle.
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) removed House Appropriations Committee Minority Vice Chair Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) from his leadership position for not joining Republicans in supporting a bill that would reinstate a life-without-parole option for …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Jim Byrum, owner of Byrum Ace Hardware, a collection of successful hardware stores across mid-Michigan.
If you’ve noticed a younger employee holding your gaze with a blank, unreadable expression, you’re not alone. What’s been dubbed the “Gen Z stare” is making waves both online and in the workplace.
Many employers focus on enhancing the employee experience by offering perks beyond standard pay and benefits. While these extras require an investment of time and money, they can deliver a strong return if the perks …