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EEOC updates guidelines related to pregnant employees
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued updated guidelines on pregnancy discrimination.
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IRS offers shortcut to tax-exempt status
Founding a nonprofit often is based on a vision of helping make the world a happier, healthier, better place — but the process can be a nightmare.
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State, local business community have powwow
Representatives from the state of Michigan and the West Michigan business community met last week to discuss the reinvention of Michigan and ongoing efforts to continue its growth.
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Judge v. judge: mediation works
Two judges have agreed to a cease-fire in a dispute that reached the state Supreme Court.
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State appoints exec to international bridge board
A local economic development leader has been appointed to the board that will oversee the $2 billion New International Trade Crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
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State awards $1.9M for blight, senior housing
Projects in several counties in the region are getting a share of more than $1.9 million to help fight blight, as well as create senior housing.
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PPT won't disappear with a 'yes' vote Aug. 5
Some businesses will be free of the personal property tax but not others.
One fact about Michigan’s personal property tax on business equipment is apparently overlooked in the blizzard of support for Proposal 1 on the Aug. 5 ballot.
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Grand Rapids not rolling out the red carpet for Airbnb
Short-term rentals bump up against established hospitality industry.
While Airbnb may be enjoying a slightly better reception from the city of Grand Rapids than when it was first discussed, the $10 billion sharing economy business is still getting a bit of a cold shoulder.
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Form 5500 is late? That's $1,100 per day
Employers face Thursday deadline for employee benefits plans.
The annual deadline to file a report with the Department of Labor concerning retirement, health and welfare plans is quickly approaching for employers operating on the calendar year.
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Inside Track: Walker chief marks 40 years in law enforcement this year
For Catherine Garcia-Lindstrom, becoming a police officer in the 1970s meant overcoming a series of obstacles.
Catherine Garcia-Lindstrom stands as a much-needed example of how law enforcement can be an accepting and viable career path for women and members of minority communities.
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