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Michigan sick time laws and ESTA compliance: A 2026 checklist for employers
Why this matters: Michigan sick time laws remain a top compliance issue for employers and continue to generate questions in 2026. The Michigan Earned Sick ...
Michigan unemployment system replacement coming Feb. 23, what employers need to know
Advocacy News – Jan. 13, 2026 What’s new: The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is replacing the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) with a new ...
MI Chamber: Federal SPEED Act will reduce red tape, unlock investment
Advocacy News – Jan. 8, 2026 What’s new: Just before the holidays, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4776, the “SPEED Act” (Standardizing Permitting and ...
2025 wrapped and 2026 ahead: Protecting, connecting and strengthening Michigan businesses
Advocacy News – Dec. 30, 2025 As we close out 2025 and look toward 2026, one thing is clear: the environment facing Michigan employers continues ...
‘Rank MI Vote’ pauses 2026 ballot effort
Advocacy News – Dec. 22, 2025 What’s new: Rank MI Vote has announced they are pausing their signature gathering campaign to get a ranked choice ...
Michigan minimum wage and unemployment benefit increases take effect Jan. 1
Advocacy News – Dec. 22, 2025 Michigan employers will face higher wage and benefit costs beginning Jan. 1, 2026, as both the state minimum wage ...
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