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Two Common FLSA Mistakes Employers Can’t Afford to Make

8 July 2025

Two Common FLSA Mistakes Employers Can’t Afford to Make

Author: Michael Burns

Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is essential for employers to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes. Yet, even well-meaning practices like using a “working interview” or paying employees different rates for different types of work can trigger violations if not handled properly. Recent enforcement actions and Department of Labor guidance serve as reminders that missteps – especially around compensation during hiring or calculating overtime – can...
HR Transformed: IBM Cuts HR Jobs as AI Takes Over Routine Tasks

8 July 2025

HR Transformed: IBM Cuts HR Jobs as AI Takes Over Routine Tasks

Author: Heather Nezich

IBM recently made headlines after revealing that artificial intelligence now handles 94% of its routine HR tasks. Hundreds of roles have been replaced by AI, but the company isn’t shrinking. Instead, IBM reports more than $3.5 billion in productivity gains across 70 business units over two years, and leaders say this transformation is fueling growth and reinvestment – not just cost-cutting.

HR’s Strategic Pivot: From Cost Center to Value Driver

8 July 2025

HR’s Strategic Pivot: From Cost Center to Value Driver

Author: Kevin Marrs

HR departments are under mounting pressure to control costs, particularly in employee benefits and HR operations. A recent AON report underscores this trend, projecting healthcare costs to rise by 9.2% in 2025, up from 8% the previous year. This reinforces the reality that HR remains one of the largest cost centers in most organizations. A recent article from WTW, “Recalibrating Employee Benefits: How Companies Are Delivering Value in a Cost-Constrained World,” calls for a shift...
College Sport Programs Can Pay Athletes – What Does That Mean?

8 July 2025

College Sport Programs Can Pay Athletes – What Does That Mean?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

On June 6, 2025, the U.S. District Court issued a long-awaited final approval of a $2.8 billion settlement in the blockbuster Grant House, et al. v. National College Athletic Association, et al., No: 5:20-cv-3919, ( U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, June 6, 2025) antitrust case that allows for direct sharing of revenue between NCAA colleges and universities and thousands of student-athletes. NCAA rules “prohibit student-athletes from receiving anything of...
Quick Hits - July 9, 2025

8 July 2025

Quick Hits - July 9, 2025

Author: ASE Staff

Is the company picnic dead? Long a staple but in recent years fading, company picnics have been a morale booster and networking opportunity for employees.

Categories: EverythingPeople
DOL Submits Rescission of OFCCP Regulations

1 July 2025

DOL Submits Rescission of OFCCP Regulations

Author: Anthony Kaylin

On 7/1/2025 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) submitted a rescission of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).  This rescission complies with the requirements of Executive Order 14173 which revoked Executive Order 11246, the affirmative action executive order.  These regulations are the next-to-final nail in the affirmative action Executive Order 11246 coffin. 
Balancing Speed and Diligence in Hiring

1 July 2025

Balancing Speed and Diligence in Hiring

Author: Heather Nezich

The hiring landscape in 2025 is a balancing act. On one hand, employers must be thoughtful, thorough, and strategic in hiring the right candidates. On the other, they’re racing the clock, because when hiring stalls, top candidates often disappear. According to a recent Robert Half report, 93% of hiring managers say the process now takes longer than it did just two years ago. In a competitive labor market, that delay could mean getting ghosted by top talent.
No Map? No Problem. Rewriting the Career Growth Playbook

1 July 2025

No Map? No Problem. Rewriting the Career Growth Playbook

Author: Dana Weidinger

Career growth can no longer follow a one-size-fits-all path. Employees are seeking more than just promotions – they want meaningful development, purpose-driven opportunities, and support that reflects their individuality. To truly reimagine career growth, organizations must embrace a fresh, human-centered strategy that engages people at every level.

Republican Lawmaker Introduces New Federal Labor Bill

1 July 2025

Republican Lawmaker Introduces New Federal Labor Bill

Author: Michael Burns

The PRO Act bill threatens to fundamentally change the National Labor Relations Act in favor of organized labor. Last week, Rick Allen (R) Georgia introduced a more modest bill that provides some labor law breaks to employers. Congressmen Allen, who is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, introduced the Employee Rights Act bill.

Beat the Heat: Keep Employees Safe

1 July 2025

Beat the Heat: Keep Employees Safe

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and serious health consequences, so proactive measures are essential. Below are key steps to keep your workforce safe and maintain productivity.

Quick Hits - July 2, 2025

1 July 2025

Quick Hits - July 2, 2025

Author: ASE Staff

CareerBuilder + Monster filing bankruptcy: CareerBuilder + Monster, which once dominated the online recruitment industry, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and said it plans to sell its businesses. 

Categories: EverythingPeople
Optimizing the Hybrid Workplace

24 June 2025

Optimizing the Hybrid Workplace

Author: Heather Nezich

The hybrid work model is no longer a temporary solution or a pandemic response. For many organizations, it’s a permanent fixture. ASE’s recently released 2025 Remote Work Pulse Survey found that 48.2% of Michigan organizations report offering formal remote work options for all or part of their workforce. 

Should You Worry About the False Claims Acts Based on “Illegal” DEI?

24 June 2025

Should You Worry About the False Claims Acts Based on “Illegal” DEI?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

If you are a federal contractor and engage in any diversity or DEI activities, the answer is yes.  In Executive Order 14173, President Trump wrote that contractors may be subject to FCA claims based on their DEI activities.  Although there are conflicting rulings on the DEI certification by courts in the 4th and 7th Circuits concerning both the 14173 and 14151 certifications, once the DEI certification comes into effect, it could be a field day for plaintiff attorneys, and it...
As SCOTUS 24/25 Session Winds Down, Court Issues an ADA Based Decision

24 June 2025

As SCOTUS 24/25 Session Winds Down, Court Issues an ADA Based Decision

Author: Michael Burns

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers workers that “with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires.”  But what about a former employee that is disabled and impacted by an employer’s change to benefits after the person is no longer employed?

Technology and Training: Virtual Reality in the Workplace

24 June 2025

Technology and Training: Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Author: Lauren Cromie

Virtual Reality, once just a gaming phenomenon, has entered the workforce and with technology rapidly advancing, companies are now viewing VR as an effective training, onboarding, and upskilling tool. VR training can be useful across any industry, and many like the health care, construction, retail, or manufacturing industries, have already seen success and use cases.

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