The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) set the elements it needs to start redrawing the seven state House districts ordered by the federal court, and would do it without a pay raise.
When asked how confident he is that his committee will vote on legislation establishing 15 weeks of paid family leave in Michigan this year, Senate Housing and Human Services Chair Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) said …
For small and large enterprises alike, the importance of staying compliant with ever-changing labor laws and fostering a positive workplace culture cannot be overstated.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
ASE partner, McLean & Company, a renowned HR research and advisory firm, has released its annual HR Trends Report 2024.
For most businesses, this entails setting priorities, fortifying values, crystallizing goals, and fostering the retention of their workforce.
On this edition of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Annette Crandall, president of custom injection molder Quality Assured Plastics.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The US Department of Labor is changing the standards under which an individual can be treated as an Independent Contractor, effective March 11, 2024. It is important that any business […]
A special meeting of the Michigan Republican Party State Committee members voted to remove Chair Kristina Karamo and three other party officials from their positions.
The 2024 calendar year doesn’t need Michigan’s now-legal aerial fireworks to give it a bang. The story lines hitting Michigan’s political scene have the new year off to a fast start. Here’s MIRS' Top 9 to …
Understanding the current trends in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits, is crucial for businesses aiming to stay competitive while maintaining a healthy profit margin.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15, 2024) is a day to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to social justice through acts of […]
On December 26, 2023, representation case procedures changed under a rule published in August 2023 by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). Essentially, the rule is reimplementing the 2014 Obama era “Quickie Election” rules.
On this week's episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Adam McCauley and Ryan Dost, the founders of Sandlot Sports, a very successful screen printing and embroidery business located in the Saginaw …
Depending on how your 2023 turned out, it’s probable you have goals for your teams for 2024. Make sure one of those goals is training.
As we closed out 2023, unions continued to win recognition elections at a rate of almost 75%. In 2023 this percentage is from 1,316 certification elections run nationally.