Legislation designed to choke the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) out of existence by ending the state Strategic Fund's power to engage in the types of interlocal agreements that make the quasi-governmental agency possible was …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
As the year comes to a close, it’s important to review your payroll, HR, and benefits processes to ensure a smooth transition into the new year.
Religious accommodations are increasingly becoming an issue for HR.
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Joe Bamberger, managing partner of Emerge, named this year to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.
ASE’s last Michigan Policies and Practices Survey reports that on average over half of Michigan employers (55%) responding do not provide severance pay.
Michigan HR professionals have been navigating the complexities of the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) since its effective date, February 21, 2025. As the year draws to a close, a new set of administrative and …
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the workplace. However, while 72% of U.S. hiring managers say their company uses AI – up from 66% last fall – 55% admit their company doesn't have the …
(SPARTA) - Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) and former Attorney General Mike Cox took on fellow Republican...
A Michigan Court of Appeals panel ruled Oct. 27 the nine bills passed during lame duck must be sent to the Governor’s desk.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Sometimes, you just need help for one shift. Not a new hire. Not a long onboarding process. Just one extra set of hands – today, for five hours.
When it comes to retirement planning, small businesses often face a challenge: offering a competitive 401(k) plan without...
Quiet promotions – where employees take on more responsibility without a pay raise – are becoming increasingly common as companies manage tighter budgets.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the interactive process for accommodations requires an ongoing dialogue between employer and employee to identify appropriate accommodations.
The conversation about hiring has changed dramatically in the past decade. Once upon a time, recruiters were viewed as service providers – people who processed resumes and filled open seats.
With a lot of focus recently on different state laws pertaining to paid time off, don’t forget that states also have their own laws on personnel file management.
In Japan, the practice of Inemuri, sleeping while present, is not a sign of laziness but rather a cultural nuance that reflects dedication and hard work.