Beginning this year, Michigan's Senate and House will be led by opposite parties for the first time in around 15 years. In the next era of divided government, what legislative ideas will survive, and what …
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan became a hot topic during a Saturday forum of Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) chair candidates. Specifically, candidate Curtis Hertel Jr. said Democrats "have to be willing to punch him in the …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 the minimum hourly wage in Michigan increased to $10.56 from $10.33. The minimum wage for tipped workers rose to $4.01 from $3.93. The tipped wage, […]
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is seeking proposals from vendors to provide PEO and ASO solutions for its members. Download the RFPDeadline: January 24, 2025
Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever been so hesitant to deliver good news. The Corporate Transparency Act injunction has been reinstated. What this means is that you DO NOT have […]
Editor’s Note: After the publication of this statement, we learned the filing deadline has been extended until January 13, 2025. The original release included the original filing deadline of December […]
12/24/24 Edit: A filing extension for businesses established prior to January 1, 2024 has been issued, and those organizations will have until January 13, 2025 to file. The Federal government […]
The Senate’s 29-hour long session saw more than 90 bills passed through third reading and ended with the announcement that the chamber will adjourn sine die on Monday, Dec. 30.
The Democratic-led House's lame duck implosion wrapped up Thursday when House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) and Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) failed to come to an understanding as to what should and would be taken up …
Workplace landscapes have continued to evolve this year. Employers have had to navigate challenges like continued skills shortages and high employee expectations.
In today’s workforce, employees typically fall into two categories: lifers and job hoppers.
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with with Michael Cole, a member of the Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes law firm.
ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released the 2025 Starting Salaries for Co-op Students and Recent College Graduates Survey this week.
As one year ends and another begins, people worldwide embrace the tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions.
Right or wrong, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) are gaining traction – not necessarily as a pathway for employee growth but as a strategic tool for reducing headcount.
As 2025 approaches, we want to share important reminders about key changes from the SECURE 2.0 legislation that have taken effect or will take effect soon.
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been challenged in several lawsuits across the United States, including here in Michigan by us at the Small Business Association of Michigan. Recently, a […]