Most people would agree that the world is a much more enlightened place than it was 20 or 30 years ago. Same-sex marriage is now legal and those who embrace a transgender life are largely free to do so without hiding. Unfortunately, the world has not yet reached a...
Month: June 2017
Jury awards more than $800,000 in age-discrimination case
Winning an age-discrimination lawsuit is challenging, but a recent case in Pennsylvania proves it is not impossible. A jury in federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded a 62-year-old former county jail officer more than $800,000 in an age-discrimination lawsuit.The...
What are some common provisions of C-level employment contracts?
As you may already surmise, employment contracts can vary widely. Often, it depends upon the industry, the company and the type of executive position that is on the table. If this is your first executive contract, you are wise to seek more information about what is...
Michigan township wants whistleblower lawsuit dismissed
It would be wonderful if you could wish it all away any time you face an unpleasant obstacle in life. However, most people understand that this is almost never a viable option. Five board members of Michigan's Clay Township want to make the town's legal obstacles...
Chiming in on bro culture and workplace discrimination
If you follow the news at all, you have probably gotten an earful this week of the bro culture that allegedly runs rampant at tech companies. Uber, in particular, has made headlines all week because of its 20-plus employee firings based on allegations of sexual...
Report: Walmart punishes sick, pregnant employees
There are several federal laws in place - the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, to name a few - designed to protect workers who have to miss work because of any number of medical...
Helping Detroit residents fight workplace sexual harassment
Some people believe it is a thing of the past, but we want you to be aware that sexual harassment and gender-based workplace discrimination is still a problem in Michigan. These work-related issues may more difficult to identify, but they certainly still happen and...