Here is some potential good news for Detroit workers; the Labor Department has inked agreements with 12 states and the Internal Revenue Service in an attempt to catch more employers who are cheating their employees out of their wages. Michigan is not one of those 12...
Month: September 2011
New book: White House a hostile work environment for women
Harassment in the workplace does not just happen in certain job fields or in particular areas of the country -- sadly, it is far more widespread than that. A new book from a muckraking journalist even alleges that under the Obama administration, the White House is a...
Groupon hit with wage-and-hour suit
Readers in Detroit are probably familiar with Groupon, the Internet-based coupon supplier that sends notices of deals to e-mail inboxes across the country each day. In general, things are looking good for the company; it is moving toward an initial public offering,...
“Price is Right” model’s suit showcases alleged sexual harassment
By now, Detroit readers who follow this blog should know that sexual harassment in the workplace is not okay. But what if the job entails an element that promotes physical desire? Is it ever okay then?The answer is still no. A former model for the popular game show...