Detroit residents are very familiar with the three biggest names in the American automotive industry: General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, collectively known as the "Big Three". In one year, these three companies will be entering into employment contract negotiations...
Year: 2014
What should Michigan workers know about retaliation?
Companies in Michigan are required by law to respect employment rights. They are also prohibited from engaging in illegal activities. An employee who is aware of such violations or has been a victim can report the incident to the proper authorities. However, there are...
Michigan workers and wrongful termination
With the U.S. economy still languishing, holding on to a job is crucial for many Americans, including Michigan residents. Losing a job always spells trouble for employees who work hard to provide for their families. For this reason, it is important for fired workers...
Are there laws against age discrimination at Detroit workplaces?
The United States of America is a country that provides equal opportunity for employment. Workplace discrimination is an issue with social, legal and economic repercussions. Michigan law has zero tolerance for workplace discrimination. Even so, a Detroit worker may...
Employee rights in Michigan per MIOSHA
Michigan employees enjoy certain rights as specified by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, also known as MIOSHA. First and foremost, an employee is entitled to work in a place that is free from all occupational hazards that can cause injury or death. The...
A Michigan attorney can resolve employment disputes
Senior executives and corporate officers in Michigan and Detroit who face employment disputes are often referred to large corporate firms. The attorneys of these firms may be experienced with employment law, but may not have the proper mindset. They may not be suited...
Lacrosse coach complains of breach of employment contract
Michigan residents are aware that it is very important for an employee to read the employment contract clauses before accepting or declining a job offer. After an employee has signed on the dotted line, the employee will not be able to renegotiate benefits, job roles,...
How can a person be protected against workplace discrimination?
Most Michigan residents are aware of the various forms of harassment and discrimination. In the U.S., there are laws that forbid workplace discrimination based on color, race, sex, pregnancy, disability, religion and much more. Local laws also give the same forms of...
The initial steps after a wrongful termination
When an employee from Michigan loses his or her job, one of the primary points to ponder is whether the termination was unlawful. If there are indications that the employee's firing was an act of wrongful termination, that employee has the right to file a claim in...
How does the Michigan Whistleblowers’ Protection Act work?
According to employment laws in the United States, retaliation against an employee on the grounds of reporting an activity by an employer that is against local, state or federal laws is considered a serious offense. The retaliation can be in the form of discharge from...