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OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Electronic Reporting Due March 2
OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Electronic Reporting Due March 2
Intuit Quickbooks
Jan 272 min read


Michigan: Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Go Retro on February 21
Beginning February 21, 2025, significant changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage laws will take effect
Intuit Quickbooks
Jan 243 min read


Managing Unexpected Time Off Requests
Vicki sighs heavily, feeling as though she hasn’t been able to catch her breath throughout the entire lunch rush. It’s been a hectic day...
Intuit Quickbooks
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Michigan: Two Minimum Wage Increases in 2025
On January 1, 2025, Michigan’s minimum wage will increase to $10.56 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will be $4.01...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Easy Ways to Assist A Loved One With Chronic Health Conditions
#GuestBlogger - Andy Hughes: Vizzi.Biz Photo via Pexels Chronic health conditions can be a daunting challenge, not only for those...
Andy Hughes
Sep 9, 20244 min read


DOL Salary Rule in Effect for Private Employers
The first increase in the new minimum salary thresholds for exempt executive, administrative, professional, and highly compensated...
Intuit Quickbooks
Aug 27, 20241 min read


How to Provide Performance Feedback to Managers
Provided by: Intuit Quickbooks If managers don’t know how well (or poorly) they’re performing as managers, and how their approach...
Intuit Quickbooks
Aug 13, 20244 min read


How to Provide Performance Feedback to Managers
If managers don’t know how well (or poorly) they’re performing as managers, and how their approach impacts their team, they can’t build...
Intuit Quickbooks
Jul 10, 20244 min read


Five Ways to Support Menopausal Employees
Menopause (the end of menstruation) and perimenopause (the years just before) can come with a host of symptoms. Anxiety, brain fog,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 1, 20243 min read


2025 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for HSAs and HDHPs Released; ACA Out-of-Pocket Limits
Provided by: Intuit Quickbooks On May 9, 2024, the IRS released Rev. Proc. 2024-25, announcing the 2025 health savings accounts (HSAs)...
Intuit Quickbooks
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Hiring Summer Interns
This guide covers compliance topics employers need to understand when hiring summer interns.
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 25, 20241 min read


Supporting Employees After the Death of a Coworker
No matter the circumstances, the death of an employee will come as a shock. As those who knew or worked with the deceased grieve and...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Anticipated Small Group Medical Rates - 2025
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan / Blue Care Network have announced today they have filed their 2025 Small Group Medical rates for the...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 21, 20242 min read


How to Manage Effectively in Remote and Hybrid Environments
Managing employees in a remote or hybrid environment isn’t so different than managing them in the office. It has its unique challenges,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 11, 20244 min read


Employer Guide to ACA Play or Pay Rules: Employer Shared Responsibility Provision 2023-2024
This in-depth guide covers everything employers need to know about the ACA's Employer Shared Responsibility (ESR) provision (“employer...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Michigan Expands Antidiscrimination Protections
As of February 13, 2024, Michigan has expanded its antidiscrimination law to prohibit discrimination against employees and applicants on...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 9, 20241 min read


"Crafting an Irresistible Job Offer: How to Create an Offer Letter They Can’t Refuse"
It’s hiring time! You’ve reviewed the applications, interviewed lots of fascinating people, and are ready to extend an offer. You’ve...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Employment Law Trends at the Start of 2024
With each new year, the world of HR and compliance looks a little different than before. Minimum wages increase. New laws go into effect....
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 5, 20244 min read


Seven Tips for Effective Meetings
Powered by: Mineral Are your meetings an occasion for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and getting things done? Or are they a waste of...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 8, 20243 min read


January 2024 State and Local Minimum and Tipped Wages
Our chart covers current state and local minimum wage rates, as well as tipped minimum wage rates, for 2024. This version shows changes...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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