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Guide to Minimum Wage, Tip Credit Phase Out, and Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Beginning February 21, 2025 all small businesses operating in the State of Michigan will be subject to new minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements.
Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a U.S. federal law that went into effect on January 1, 2024. A recent court decision has put a stay on the need to comply with this law – for now.
Small Business Support Hub Grant Program
The SBSH Grant Program provides free programming, courses, events, and support designed to help your business recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and help you achieve the success you seek for your business.
Qualifying as a Participant in the SBSH Grant Program is relatively easy. Simply tell us a little about your business and we will handle the rest.
January 15, 2025
Independent Contractor Classification Among First Bills Introduced By Senate Dems
Among their earliest bills introduced this year, Senate Democrats are resurrecting the proposal penalizing businesses for improperly treating an employee as an “independent contractor,” setting up fines and charges for not paying wages and benefits.
January 15, 2025
Select Committee Hears Almost Two Hours Of Testimony On Tipped Wage, ESTA
One full committee room, two overflow rooms and 50 requests to testify set the scene for the first meeting of the House Select Committee on Protecting Employees and Small Businesses, which took testimony on HB 4001 and HB …
January 14, 2025
Real Life HR: When an Employee is Ready to Retire
When key employees are preparing to retire, it’s important to take proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition, minimize disruptions, and maintain the continuity of the business.
January 15 @ 9:00 am
HR Roundtable Discussion Series
The HR Roundtable is a collaborative forum where HR professionals gather virtually to share insights, best practices, and challenges related to managing an organization’s workforce. In this interactive setting, participants […]
January 15 @ 9:00 am
Minicourse: How to Cultivate and Communicate Culture
Today’s organizations are reeling from issues related to the pandemic and social unrest. They are seeing employees feel isolated and losing touch with customers in an increasingly virtual world. This […]
January 16 @ 8:00 am
PeerSpectives® Roundtable for the Emerging Second-Stager (PRESS) (Cohort 2)
PeerSpectives® Roundtable for the Emerging Second-Stager is an executive/CEO roundtable led by professional facilitators. These monthly sessions are fast-paced and productive, giving you actionable solutions for your pressing business challenges, […]
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