Does the ADA Protect Against Unknown Disabilities?
An employee was terminated for performance reasons. Then they throw you a curve ball; they have cancer or need operable surgery that could rise to the level of ADA. You now have knowledge of it …
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April 16, 2023
April 15, 2023
Keep an Eye on Worker FLSA Exempt Classification this Year
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 …
April 14, 2023
Real Life HR: Employee Wants to Work Through Lunch Break
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 …
April 14, 2023
Can Employers Afford Not to Care?
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.
April 14, 2023
Hot New Trends in Digital Marketing for Small Businesses
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.
April 13, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – April 13, 2023
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.
April 13, 2023
Dealing with Negative Feedback and Conflict
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.
April 12, 2023
How to Hire a Temporary Employee
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 …
April 11, 2023
‘Fresh’ Messages Used In MI’s New Marketing Campaign
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.
April 11, 2023
Line 5 Shutdown Could Mean No Michigan-Made Insulin
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 …
April 11, 2023
SBAM: Clean Slate law creates opportunity for Michiganders, small businesses
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 […]
April 10, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – April 10, 2023
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 …
April 7, 2023
Is a Change in Race and Ethnicity Collection Requirements Coming Soon?
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 …
April 7, 2023
U.S. DOL Issues Guidance on Employer Lactation Accommodations Under New Nursing Mothers Act
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.
April 7, 2023
Going PRO Talent Fund Update
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 […]
April 7, 2023
Should You Be Coaching Your Employees?
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.
April 6, 2023
Improving Your Energy Efficiency Will Give You One of the Best Returns-On-Investment Possible
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 …
April 6, 2023
Employer Responsibilities for Employee Injuries
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.
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