Blog

Michigan minimum wage increases to $9.65

January 2, 2020/in Compensation & Payroll, Employment Law & Compliance /by Trisha Crigger

Michigan’s minimum hourly wage increased from $9.45 to $9.65 on Jan. 1, 2020.

The minimum wage will increase again to $9.87 in one year, at the beginning of 2021. For more information and guidelines about Michigan’s minimum wage, visit the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

Michigan’s minimum wage has been in the news throughout the past two years, as a citizens group pushed for a higher wage via petition, and the state legislature halted those efforts. Business groups opposed the citizen measure, saying it would be too expensive.

2020 can mean a profitable approach for your business

November 21, 2019/in Compensation & Payroll, Employee Benefits, Employment Law & Compliance, Employment Trends /by Trisha Crigger

It’s hard to believe there is less than six weeks left of this decade. Not just this year, but this DECADE! I have written multiple end-of-year blogs (It’s that time of year again) because goal-setting is my favorite topic for discussion. It’s a great time to reflect on where we are and where we want to go.

So, what will be different for your business in the coming year? Why will it be different? And how will it be different?

Employers: Consider veteran talent when filling jobs

November 14, 2019/in Recruiting & Retention /by Trisha Crigger

As the job market rebounds and adds jobs each month, business recruiters and managers are having an increasingly difficult time filling job openings.

As you look for new places to find talent, consider the large group of prospective employees who have served in the United States armed forces. They have a unique skill set to bring to your vacancies.

Michigan minimum wage increases to $9.65

2020 can mean a profitable approach for your business

Employers: Consider veteran talent when filling jobs

BCN Services, Inc.