December 17, 2018 The Michigan Legislature recently made significant improvements to Michigan’s mandatory paid sick leave law. The act, which is slated to go into effect in March of 2019, was amended by the Legislature to make it workable for employers and employees alike. The Michigan Chamber has been a fierce advocate for these changes, fighting for…
December 17, 2018 The Michigan Chamber applauds the Michigan Senate and House for passing legislation to make Michigan’s new minimum wage law workable for employers. The Legislature adopted a ballot proposal in September that, if left to stand, would have taken the minimum wage from $9.25 to $12 per hour by January 1, 2022. This would…
By Mark Naida, The Detroit News // mnaida@detroitnews.com Unlike many states, Michigan’s roads and waterways are not festooned with pop cans and beer bottles. The comparative cleanness of our public spaces is a direct result of the passage of Michigan’s bottle deposit law in 1976. What began as an anti-littering measure has become an…
By Chastity Pratt Dawsey, Alexandra Schmidt // Bridge Magazine // November 6, 2018 Michigan has become the first state in the Midwest to approve recreational use of marijuana, capping a years-long debate here over legalization. Ballot Proposal 1, which legalizes the use and sale for adults 21 and older, was headed for victory, along with measures to…
OP-ED// By Randy Richardville // Former Michigan senate majority leader Proposition 18-1 to legalize recreational marijuana is nothing more than a fast track for an industry that consistently puts profits over people, and money over public health. Between a drugged workforce and an inability to find clean workers, Proposition 18-1 means more headaches for employers across…
By Richard H. Austin // Michigan Office of Investigative Services Effective October 4th, 2018, the Michigan Department of State will no longer accept fax copies or images of ASE certificates or test results. Any person using ASE credentials for State of Michigan mechanic certification or re-certification must follow the procedure outlined below. Login to…
The Michigan Treasury routinely hosts free educational seminars throughout Michigan connecting businesses, tax service providers and other stakeholders with Treasury representatives. These seminars provide an opportunity to discuss important Treasury updates, tax processing and compliance topics while enhancing two-way communication, cultivating a culture of taxpayer service and working together to foster continuous improvement initiatives. UPCOMING EVENTS: All businesses…
New State Rule Begins for Sales After Sept. 30 Following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, State Treasurer Nick Khouri announced a change to the state’s sales tax administration that will require many mail order and online retailers located outside of Michigan to pay the 6 percent sales tax on taxable sales into this…
Victims worry more about stolen personal financial information than losing $500 By NACS Online More than 60 Michigan residents are out $500 each after using an ATM located in front of a Credit Union One Bank in St. Clair Shores, according to FOX News. Investigators believe that someone placed a device on the ATM that…
The Treasury routinely hosts free educational seminars throughout Michigan connecting businesses, tax service providers and other stakeholders with Treasury representatives in order to enhance two-way communication, cultivate a culture of taxpayer service and work together to foster continuous improvement while covering important tax topics. Northern Michigan Outreach Events All businesses are welcome to attend! Registration required. Treasury and…
