Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that despite an oil rig worker making over $200,000 a year and being a supervisor, that position was non-exempt and entitled to overtime pay for weeks worked …
Generally you can and should require an employee to take a lunch break. In many states, employers are required to provide employees with rest breaks, meal breaks, or both, and are sometimes even required to …
The Great Resignation and quiet quitting are among the workplace trends ignited by one common theme: a lack (or perceived lack) of care for employees.
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Dale Keipert, partner with 3Sixty Interactive in Flint and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s Leadership Council.
On today's Small Business Briefing our hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talk inflation numbers and an Unemployment Insurance Task Force update with Mission Point Resort owner Mark Ware.
Disputes at work are common since everyone has a difference of opinion. Most often, the disputes raise valid points and lead people to work better.
Say you have an employee who is going on a leave of absence and you will need to hire a temporary employee to cover those duties. What do you need to know about hiring a temporary …
Move over "Pure Michigan." Three "fresh" new TV commercials are being rolled out in surrounding Midwest cities outside of Michigan in an attempt to draw business to the Great Lakes State.
In a Diabetes Alert Day press release last week, Enbridge, operator of the Line 5 pipeline, highlighted the necessity for light oil and natural gas to manufacture medications, exercise equipment, blood sugar meters, injection pens …
After Michigan’s Clean Slate law went into effect on April 11, Small Business Association of Michigan President & CEO Brian Calley issued the following statement: “Michigan’s Clean Slate law is […]
Catch up on everything you missed from today's Small Business Briefing with hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. Today's agenda was full, with conversation around increased oil costs, Tri-Share child care cost splitting, #datamonday and …
For employers who must file an EEO-1 report, those with 100 or more employees or federal contractors or subcontractors with 50 or more employees, the demographic collection has been fairly consistent over the past 10 …
Late last year the Providing Urgent Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP) was passed, which expands existing lactation protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The PUMP Act goes into effect April 28th.
The Going PRO Talent Fund program makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. The application for the second cycle is tentatively scheduled […]
Because skilled talent is expensive to find, companies turn to coaching earlier as a method for developing their employees' potential. People are also changing roles more often and need to be supported through those transitions.
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks energy efficiency with Roy Rabban, vice president of Energy Saving Technologies of America Inc., and a VIP member of the SBAM. “The benefits are …
Depending on what kind of business you run, you may have to keep some detailed records for OSHA about employee injuries. Read more for an introduction to the requirements and OSHA's important Form 300A.
Regarding taxes and IRS requirements, there are differences between 1099 and W-2 employees. Workers (W-2 employees) typically enjoy amenities like benefits packages, paid time off, and a fixed income.