Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
The Michigan State Legislature recently amended the Wage and Fringe Benefits Act with Act No. 170 to accommodate businesses that pay employees on a monthly, as opposed to weekly or …
The Michigan State Legislature Amends the Wage and Fringe Benefits Act Read MoreRecent changes to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) address two major concerns regarding the accessibility of public records – costs and delays. The new law, which will take effect …
Recent Changes in Law Make Public Records More Accessible Read MoreGovernor Rick Snyder signed Senate Bill 934 into law on Tuesday increasing Michigan’s minimum wage. The new law repeals the current law governing minimum wage and replaces it with a …
Snyder Signs Bill Increasing Michigan’s Minimum Wage Read MoreA new law now requires that the Michigan Department of Treasury provide a purchaser of a business with the business’ known, or estimated, tax liability within 60 days of …
New Rules Regarding Tax Liability When Purchasing a Business Read MoreSUMMARY: The state Senate on Tuesday March 4th passed 10 bills by an overwhelming majority. These bills will provide for a compromise with local governments that will allow the local …
Personal Property Tax Phase Out Continues With Passage of 10 Bills on Tuesday Read MoreGovernor Snyder has recently signed legislation changing the Michigan Small Claims Courts maximum jurisdictional amount in controversy from $3,000 to $5,000. The increase will take affect on September 1, 2012. …
Michigan Raises Statutory Limits for Small Claims Court Read MoreIn a move that will likely help employers, the Michigan Legislature recently amended the youth employment law, MCL 409.111. The amendment clarifies the number of hours that minors between the …
Michigan Legislature Clarifies Teen Work Hour Law Read MoreIf you are a Michigan homeowner who has recently purchased another home and you are unable to sell your old Michigan home, Michigan law may provide some relief. Michigan homeowners …
Attention Homeowners: Michigan’s Homestead Exemption Act Read MoreLast week, Governor Snyder signed a new law permitting certain liquor licensees to apply for and obtain a new “catering permit” (MCL 436.1547). The catering permit allows existing licensees to …
New “Catering Permit” for Liquor License Holders Read MoreThe Michigan Legislature has passed a bill which bans smoking in almost all indoor public venues. This ban has been in the works for a long time; many other States …
Michigan Smoking Ban – Summary of House Bill No. 4377 Read More