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Upcoming Events

October 1, 2026 Virtual: I-9 and E-Verify: Everything You Need to Know

 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Objectives: Participants will learn how to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9, why and how employers should perform internal Form I-9 audits, and what steps to take in response to an ... View Detail

October 5, 2026 PHR®/SPHR®/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Study Course

Starts: October 5 - Ends: December 7 Meets: Mondays (7:00-9:00pm ET) Instructor: Brittany Siler, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP Distinctive Human Resources has a reputation for being the top-quality certification prep provider with over 30 years of exper... View Detail

October 6, 2026 Virtual: Principles and Practices of Supervision I

 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM  twice a week for three consecutive weeks.  10/06/2026:9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 10/08/2026: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 10/13/2026: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 10/15/2026: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 10/20/2026: 9:00 AM ... View Detail

Featured ASE News

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WHD Issues New Opinion Letters

By Anthony Kaylin

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division WHD issued three opinion letters of interest to employers. Although opinion letters are not the force of law, they do provide guidance as how WHD will review situations that arise. Two were more ...Read More

Blog Posts

Sustaining Optimism During Challenging Times

By Mary Corrado

If there is one thing I've learned from talking with employers across Michigan, it's that challenges rarely arrive one at a time. If there is one thing I've learned from talking with employers across Michigan, it's that challenges rarely arrive on...Read More

Press Releases

ASE Survey Finds 2027 Salary Budgets Holding Steady Despite Inflation

By Heather Nezich

Troy, MI – August 24, 2026 – The American Society of Employers' ASE 2026/2027 Salary Budget Survey shows salary increase budgets holding essentially flat compared to last year, even as more employers appear to be engaging earlier in 2027 planning ...Read More

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