This National Small Business Month, we’re putting Michigan’s Main Street employers front and center.
Whether you’re navigating new employment laws or pushing back on harmful policies, the Michigan Chamber has got your back.
Here are 3 things you can’t afford to miss this month:
1 | Smart tools for 2025 compliance
What’s happening: Big changes for every employer hit Michigan in 2025. Get the tools you need to stay compliant — all built for small businesses, easy to use, and ready to go.
The bottom line: These trusted tools can help you stay on top of new laws and requirements. And all include the latest Earned Sick Time Act and minimum wage updates.
Employment Law Handbook – Straightforward, Michigan-specific guidance, covering key topics like hiring and firing, compensation and benefits, and employer and employee protections.
With hundreds of updates for 2025! Learn more/order.
Sample Employee Handbook: A Blueprint of Workplace Policies – A ready-to-customize template featuring a variety of key common clauses and best practices for workplace policies.
Order by May 30 and save $20 with discount code SEHMAY.
Labor Law Poster Subscription – All required state and federal postings with free updates for an entire year.
Learn more/order these trusted, affordable, high quality and best-in-class posters today.
2 | CIT tax hike = Big hit to small businesses
What’s happening: Some lawmakers are pushing a 40% Corporate Income Tax (CIT) increase — raising Michigan’s rate from 6% to 8.5% to fund road repairs. Despite the name, this proposal would hit small businesses the hardest.
By the numbers:
Nearly 9 in 10 businesses paying our state’s CIT are small employers under 100.
$800 million/year on the backs of Michigan job creators in communities and towns across our state.
It would make Michigan’s CIT among the highest in the country.
Why it matters: We can all agree that Michigan’s roads need fixing — but not by saddling small businesses with an unfair, unsustainable tax burden.
You’re not in this alone: The Michigan Chamber is uniting Main Street businesses across the state to stop this harmful proposal and find a better way.
Take action now: Sign the petition and raise your voice
Membership that means more. Join the movement. Protect your future. As a Michigan Chamber member, you’ll get:
A powerful advocate at the Capitol standing up for your business
Trusted, exclusive compliance tools and resources to help you stay on top of changing laws
Timely alerts and insider intel so you’re never caught off guard
A statewide network of fellow job creators working for a stronger Michigan
Learn more and become a Michigan Chamber member today.
Questions? Contact Amanda Toy — we’re here to help protect, connect and strengthen Michigan businesses.
3 | Oct. 1 Compliance Deadline: New Sick Time Law
What’s happening: There’s an important deadline approaching for all employers with 10 or less employees on the state’s new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage laws.
By Oct. 1, you must be in compliance with these requirements too. We know staying up to date with these changing rules is tough. That’s why we’ve built trusted tools just for small teams like yours:
ESTA + Minimum Wage Toolkit – Overview and compliance checklist, FAQs & sample notifications and policy language.
Don’t forget about the Sample Employee Handbook noted above. Get expert-approved ESTA templates to update your policies. With special savings of $20 if ordered by May 30.
Member Access – Join the Michigan Chamber to get free, direct support from employment law experts from top law firms and HR professionals with any and all of your Qs.
Become a member today. Whether it’s fighting bad policy or helping you stay compliant, the Michigan Chamber is here for small business.
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Learn more about Michigan Chamber membership and how we can help you and your business today. Check out this overview video. |
