MRA bills on the move
In this issue:
- House committee takes up marketplace bills
- E-prescribing bill hearings this Thursday
- Whitmer signs changes to no-fault auto insurance
- Wage theft bill introduced following AG fraud enforcement unit announcement
House committee takes up marketplace bills
Two weeks ago,
Michigan AG plans crackdown on payroll fraud
From Retailers Insurance Company
Employers should be aware that the state is starting to crack down on worker misclassification and payroll fraud.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced April 22 that she’s establishing a Payroll Fraud Enforcement Unit to investigate businesses that misclassify full-time workers as independent contractors,
Sales on the upswing, but so is labor shortage
Retailers reported a higher number of sales in April, a thaw from the stagnant first quarter of 2019.
The monthly Retail Index survey came in at 59.6, a jump from April 2018’s 43.7.
SSUTA overview kicks off marketplace discussions
In this issue:
- Legislature makes first move on no-fault
- House committee hears from Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board director
- Outdoor Recreation Industry Office created
Legislature makes first move on no-fault
Two weeks ago,
Bills to close the marketplace loophole introduced
In this issue:
- Legislative summer break looks unlikely
- Marketplace facilitator and Wayfair codification bills introduced
- Bill to limit sales of certain cough syrups to minors discussed
- Snow day forgiveness
- Record attendance at MRA reception
Legislative summer break looks unlikely
A recent three-judge federal panel ruled 34 Republican-controlled,
MRA can help recover your funds from Visa/MasterCard class action suit
MRA credit card processing customers may recall that Michigan Retailers encouraged you to enroll in a program to help you get money back in a class action settlement against Visa and MasterCard concerning interchange fees.
Soft sales in March, but wage growth is cause for optimism
LANSING – A look-alike February and March temperature-wise kept sales stagnant in March, but wage growth will likely translate into increased sales this spring.
The monthly Retail Index survey came in at 42.6,
Back to school debate, phone system upgrades and cigar tax caps
Legislators return from break, prepare for summer budget showdown
Legislators have returned from a two-week break and legislative activity seems to be picking up. The House and Senate are expected to report their respective versions of the state budget in early May.
Moving to digital phone system changes payment processing transactions
By JOHN MAYLEBEN
The phrase “dial tone” is probably going to be one of those things that kids today only ever hear talked about by us old timers –
