The year 2016 has been a big year for change in labor laws. Poster requirements have changed … Effective August 1, 2016 the Department of Labor (DOL) revised the Federal Minimum Wage Poster to remove specific civil monetary penalty amounts and add a nursing mothers section. This poster is required with 50 or more employees. Also effective August 1, 2016, The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster was revised to remove the civil penalty limit of $10,000 and changed/added phone numbers. This poster is required with 1 or more employees. You can obtain a free copy of these updated posters by clicking here.
NAVIGATING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S UPDATED MINIMUM WAGE FOR SALARIED EMPLOYEES
July 1, 2024, marks a milestone as the Department of Labor (DOL) implements a new salaried exempt minimum wage. This shift requires careful consideration from both employers and employees alike. While preparation is key, it's essential to...
6 Key HR Issues for Small Businesses
Most Common HR Mistakes for Small Businesses:
#1 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH MIOSHA
Although most reporting requirements through MIOSHA start with 11 or more employees, a small business is required to...
6 Tips to Help Improve Your Cybersecurity
We all know the importance of cybersecurity these days, but the phishing attempts and other scams have gotten increasingly hard to detect. Cell phone numbers are even being targeted where individuals are receiving text messages that appear to...
Internal Revenue Service Announced an Increase in the Standard Mileage Rate
On June 9, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it was increasing the standard mileage rate from 58.5 cents a mile to 62.5 cents per mile. This increase goes into effect on July 1, 2022, and remains in effect for the rest of 2022. As...
5 Tips to Improve Customer Service from a Human Resource Perspective
Many things have changed within the last two years; why would customer service be different? Companies are investing heavily in improving the standard of customer service, recognizing that innovation in customer experience is as important as...
A Secret to Hiring Quality Employees in 2022 (or in a Candidate Driven Market)
Serving as Human Resource Consultants for a wide range of businesses, Sage Solutions Group finds one of the biggest struggles employers face these days is not being able to find quality employees. Many smaller companies simply cannot compete with...
What Are The Top 5 Benefits That An Employer Should Be Focusing On To Attract And Retain Top Talent?
As the hiring signs are popping up everywhere offering more incentives to bring in candidates, what benefits provide the competitive edge employers are seeking?
Is pay the top priority? Maybe not…
We can all agree, COVID-19 has made a...
Sage Solutions Group was out and about this weekend supporting Wayne Pediatrics and their Fall Harvest Community Health Fair
The Sage Solutions Group was out and about this weekend supporting Wayne Pediatrics and their Fall Harvest Community Health Fair. Sage appreciated the opportunity to support this community outreach event! And many thanks to the full Sage team that...
An Employee Refuses the COVID-19 Vaccine, Are They Eligible to Collect Unemployment Benefits?
Sage Solutions Group provides human resource consulting to a number of employers across a large variety of business lines, from medical providers to manufacturing companies and everything in between. No matter the industry or the size of the...
As Delta Variant COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise, MIOSHA Issued a Statement Strongly Encouraging Michigan Employers to Follow Updated CDC Guidelines
On Thursday, August 12, 2021, MIOSHA issued a statement strongly encouraging Michigan employers to follow recently updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines due to the Delta variant of COVID-19. The CDC is...
Blog Update: MIOSHA Lifts COVID-19 Emergency Standards
BLOG UPDATE:
Effective today, MIOSHA has lifted its COVID-19 emergency temporary standards issued on May 24, 2021.
Today, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) filed COVID-19...
A Time To Celebrate. But!
Michigan will open on June 22nd to full capacity and the mask mandate is no longer required for residents. YES! It has been a long hard road for most all businesses.
Time to rip off that mask and celebrate? Not so...
Recent Changes to COBRA that Impact All Companies with 20 or More Employees
Calling all employers with 20 or more employees. There is a recent change related to the provision of COBRA that you need to know.
On March 11th, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed by President Biden and it offers enhancements...
7 Compliance Deadlines That Need to be Considered Now
During this pandemic, there is no doubt that business owners have to be nimble to survive. Things are coming at us fast and trying to keep up can seem daunting. Priority one is maintaining the health and safety of our workplace. This means...
How to Lose Thousands of Dollars in Just One Day
The year 2021 is already proving to be a complex one for business owners. There’s extended closures, new laws and rules to consider, PPP round two, and last but certainly not least, extremely sophisticated hackers looking to steal your...
Sage Providing Timely Assistance to Small Businesses in Need
Earlier this summer, Sage Solutions Group submitted an application to the Michigan SBDC, to provide contracted services that would be delivered directly to small businesses in need. This program is available through the US SBA Cares Act.
The...
6 Recommendations for Employers Based on the Supreme Court Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Status
As the law continues to evolve, employers must be ready to make changes to remain compliant.
Review your company’s handbook. Employers must make sure that company handbooks have updated policies on topics including anti-discrimination...
COVID-19 Pandemic: Return To Work Plan
8 Tips for Bringing Your Employees Back to Work Safely and Successfully
Now that more and more businesses are re-opening, it's important to understand how to safely bring your employees back to work.
Here are 8 tips to keep in...
6 Key Factors to Consider in the Workplace Regarding Emergency Situations Including COVID-19
Plan, Prepare and Communicate! Whether dealing with COVID-19 or any other emergency situation, rationality beats panic every time.
Here are some points you should consider to help position your company and your employees for the best...
3 Easy Ways to Know if March 2nd Should Be Circled in Red on Your Calendar
Take this quick, 1-minute survey to find out if you need to file your company’s Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) with OSHA by March 2nd to avoid heavy fines.
If you answer “YES” to any of the following...