A Michigan school district is facing a workplace discrimination lawsuit filed by its former business manager. In a case filed in the civil division of Berrien County Trial Court, the man claims wrongful termination on the basis of age. He says he was dismissed from...
Month: May 2013
Whistleblower lawsuit settled for $250,000
In a settlement involving a former employee of the city of Flint, Michigan, the city was required to pay $250,000. The case involved a wrongful termination matter. The employee involved filed a lawsuit against the city under the Whistleblower Protection Act after he...
Singer Usher being sued by former nanny for unpaid overtime
The Grammy-winning R&B singer Usher is beloved in Michigan and across the nation for his entertaining blend of song and dance. He released his seventh album in 2012 and is currently serving as a vocal coach and judge on the popular reality singing competition The...
Several states lobbying against pregnancy discrimination
While some states like Michigan, Connecticut and California have existing state laws to prevent discrimination against pregnant women, many states do not have laws of this nature. Some states have seen new bills introduced to prevent this type of workplace...
EEOC files suit on behalf of disabled workers
Detroit residents may be interested in a case brought on in behalf of disabled plant workers. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit seeking to uphold employees' rights against a company that allegedly hired mentally disabled men to work in a...