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Michigan Minimum Wage, Unemployment & Sick Time Laws: What Employers Need to Know | HR Hot Topics
Major HR changes are in effect for Michigan employers in 2026. In this episode of HR Hot Topics, Jodi Schafer breaks down what you need to know about:
🔹 Minimum wage increase on January 1st
🔹 Expanded unemployment benefits and duration
🔹 Making adjustments to your Earned Sick Time Act policies
Whether you’re running a small business or leading an HR team, this episode gives you practical steps to prepare and protect your organization.
🎯 Resources and tools: https://workwithhrm.com/tools/
💼 Learn more about HRM Services: https://workwithhrm.com
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:11 – Minimum Wage Increases
01:01 – Unemployment Benefit Changes
02:08 – ESTA in Effect
02:32 – Frontloading vs. Accrual Models
04:08 – Structuring PTO to Comply with ESTA
05:20 – Final Reminders and Action Steps
Planning a Reduction in Force | How to Navigate Layoffs with Compassion and Clarity | HR Hot Topics
In this special year-end edition of HR Hot Topics, Jodi Schafer tackles one of the hardest realities a business owner may ever face: implementing a reduction in force (RIF). If your budget isn’t balancing, and payroll is the biggest line item, you may be forced to consider layoffs—not because of performance, but because of the math.
This episode walks through:
• When and why a RIF becomes necessary
• Key steps to planning a RIF legally and ethically
• How to set objective selection criteria
• Best practices for communication, timing, and transition support
• Ways to care for both departing employees and the team that remains
Whether you're bracing for a tough decision or want to be prepared just in case, this is a must-watch for business owners, HR leaders, and organization executives alike.
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📩 Questions? Contact Jodi directly: [email protected]
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro: A Tough Topic to Tackle
01:10 - When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
02:35 - What is a Reduction in Force?
04:00 - Step 1: Set a Financial Goal
05:15 - Step 2: Assemble Your Team
06:45 - Step 3: Identify Roles and Objective Criteria
08:40 - Step 4: Watch for Adverse Impact
09:30 - Step 5: Timing, Incentives & Voluntary Exits
11:00 - Step 6: Communicate Effectively
13:00 - How to Support Remaining Staff
15:00 - Final Thoughts: You're Not Alone
Michigan Unemployment Changes 2025–2028: What Employers Need to Know | HR Hot Topics
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Smart Benefits Strategy for 2026: Lifestyle Perks, Surveys, and Cost-Saving Models | HR Hot Topics
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