What you need to know about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) marks the beginning of implementing many years of substantial change to...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Sep 7
- 4 min
What Is Discrimination?
Discrimination is often harmful, jeopardizing people’s jobs and careers, adding to their stress, and putting their health at risk....
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Online harvest reporting starts with fall 2022 deer hunting seasons
Last year, nearly 7,000 deer hunters voluntarily reported their deer harvest online to help test the Michigan Department of Natural...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Multi-State Living for Business Owners
Image courtesy of Pexels. When you own homes in different states there can be challenges managing both properties. When you also own your...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Aug 22
- 3 min
Important Tips and Resources to Help You Grow as a Leader
Image via Pixabay Before you can teach others how to be their best selves, you need to make sure you’re doing your best. Being a leader...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Aug 19
- 6 min
HR’s Role in a Recession
The prospect of a recession has many businesses and their employees worried. During an extended economic decline, sales drop, jobs...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Aug 11
- 1 min
Inflation Subsidy Act - ACA Subsidy Extension
On Sunday August 7th, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This bill contains a $64 billion, 3-year extension of...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Michigan Court Revives Original Minimum Wage and Sick Leave Laws
A Michigan court has ruled that the 2018 amendments the state legislature made to the citizen initiatives for increased minimum wage and...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Jul 18
- 1 min
2022 State of HR Report
To understand how HR has navigated pandemic-driven challenges and what the outcomes were for business, in February 2022 Mineral surveyed...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Jun 27
- 5 min
Employer Considerations for Coverage of Abortion Benefits
In anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade, states...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Jun 9
- 1 min
Grilling Safety Tips – Live Well, Work Well June 2022
Read the June 2022 Live Well, Work Well newsletter with tips for grilling safely this summer and details on the EWG’s “Dirty Dozen”...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Apr 25
- 3 min
Infertility HRAs: Compliance Considerations for an Emerging Trend
In an effort to offer more robust and cost-effective infertility coverage to employees, the Infertility HRA is an increasingly popular...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Walking for a Longer Life
#fitfriday A new study found that if most people—particularly adults over 40—were active just 10 minutes more a day, it could save more...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Apr 20
- 1 min
Business Owners - Planning Opportunities
PRESENTED BY PRINCIPAL Business owners faced historic challenges during the pandemic, but now they’re gaining confidence. A record 36%...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Mar 15
- 1 min
Preparing for Tax-filing Season
Tax season is here, so if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to gather all the appropriate information you need to file your 2021 tax...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Jan 21
- 2 min
How to Make-and Keep-Your New Year's Resolution
#fitfriday Fitness, finances and weight loss are often the three most popular New Year's resolutions. Regardless of what you ...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Nov 23, 2021
- 3 min
The Handy Guide to Assembling and Managing an International Freelance Team
The best worker for your project may not necessarily live nearby – it could be a Filipino living on the other side of the planet, for...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
5 Ways to Cope with Pandemic Re-entry Anxiety
With the COVID-19 vaccine becoming much more widely available across the country, the topic of returning to in-person work, school and...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
UNDERSTANDING THE CORONAVIRUS DELTA VARIANT
The United States is experiencing a spike in COVID-10 cases, specifically in areas with low vaccination rates. A major reason for this...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
Cholesterol and You
#fitfriday Did you know one in three American adults has high cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body...
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