Current Issues

MGCA continues to monitor issues that may affect your golf course. Please contact our office if you have any questions about a specific bill.

Learn more about current issues:

Corporate Transparency Act
Earned Sick Time Act & Preserve the Tip Credit
Earned Sick Time Act Webinars
Court Blocks Overtime Expansion

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Corporate Transparency Act

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements Reinstated

Updated 2.20.25

Tuesday’s court ruling has reinstated Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, impacting small businesses nationwide. FinCEN has set a new filing deadline while considering further modifications.

BOI Reporting Deadline: Now March 21, 2025

Next Steps: With this information from FinCEN and the outstanding SBAM legal action, we recommend you wait a few weeks before filing to assess what will actually be required moving forward.

Read the FinCEN Alert

Earned Sick Time Act & Preserve the Tip Credit

Starting on February 21, 2025, all employers in the state of Michigan will be subject to new rules on minimum wage, paid sick leave, and tipped wages.

ESTA Legislation Passed, Preserving Tipped Wage System for Bars & Restaurants

Updated 2.21.25

The Michigan Legislature passed amendments to the ESTA and tipped minimum wage provisions from the proposed 2018 voter-initiated laws.

Read ESTA FAQ

Visit ESTA Compliance Hub

SBAM Webinars: "Details on Changes to ESTA & Minimum Wage"

MGCA Members are SBAM Premium Members.

Webinars are FREE for MGCA Members!

Hear from the SBAM Advocacy Team directly on how policymakers have landed on these very important issues impacting small businesses across Michigan and how to stay active and informed with us.

REGISTER NOW : February 21 ∙ 2:00–3:00pm

REGISTER NOW: February 24 ∙ 8:30–9:30am

REGISTER NOW: February 24 ∙ 4:00–5:00pm

SBAM Webinar: "How to Comply With the Earned Sick Time Act: A Guide for Michigan Small Businesses"

Thursday, February 27 ∙ 2:00-3:00pm ∙ Free for MGCA Members

Tune in to this comprehensive webinar to learn about the checklist, tools, templates, and resources that are now available to Michigan small business owners.

SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley will walk though what you need to do to be compliant and provide new details on how to integrate ESTA within your current paid time off policies and employee handbook.

Register Now