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Planning for retirement in Michigan means knowing not just how much you can save, but also when those savings truly become yours. This is known as 401(k) vesting, which is the process of earning full ownership of the contributions made by your employer. Whether you...
Background: Last month, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Pickens v. Hamilton-Ryker IT Solutions that an employee earning $270,400 annually was not exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The case involved a...
The employment contracts that executives negotiate with their employers tend to be far more complex than the basic employment contracts signed by lower-ranking employees. Executives have a major influence on company operations and the success of a business. They...
The Earned Sick Time Act is a new law in Michigan that grants workers the right to earn paid sick leave. This legislation covers personal and family health needs and extends these rights to almost all Michigan employees, including part-time and temporary workers....
The Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) in Michigan, starting on February 21, 2025, helps workers get paid sick leave for health reasons. Most employees, including part-time and seasonal workers, can earn up to 72 hours of paid sick leave each year. Most small businesses with...
Michigan's new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) will take effect on February 21, 2025. This law replaces the previous Paid Medical Leave Act and significantly expands employees' rights to take paid sick leave. The ESTA applies to nearly every employer in Michigan except...
Employees sometimes become aware that employers have done inappropriate and even illegal things. When this happens, employees may then need to act as whistleblowers. A whistleblower is a worker who draws attention to unsafe or illegal activity. Typically,...
The Michigan Supreme Court in July delivered a decision affecting paid leave policies and minimum wage. This ruling declared the legislative process used to adopt and amend a 2018 proposal as unconstitutional. Unless lawmakers take further action, businesses will need...
As the conversation around pay equity continues to evolve across the U.S., more attention is being placed on pay transparency. Pay transparency is the practice of openly sharing salary information with employees, job candidates and the public. It aims to promote...
Professionals who have spent years developing their careers often expect to have advancement opportunities and to command competitive wages. Unfortunately, not all employers give senior employees the respect and consideration they deserve. Some businesses prioritize a...