Family medical leave has become a hot-button political issue as the race for the presidency heats up. Workers are often left behind in the political spectrum in Michigan and across the country. It is easy to forget that there are certain rights that employees have to...
Year: 2015
Muslim woman alleges religious discrimination after firing
Religious discrimination is a growing concern in these difficult times. In Michigan, with a large Muslim population, there are potential issues that could arise if people have their employee rights violated due to beliefs about their religion and what it entails. It...
Understanding fringe benefits under Michigan employment law
Losing a job can be difficult in Michigan and across the U.S. Fortunately, there are laws in place that are designed to protect employees and provide them with the employment benefits they are supposed to receive. When an employee is dismissed from his or her job,...
Aides fired in political affair cover-up file whistleblower claim
Cases involving wrongful termination in Michigan and across the country can involve numerous issues and happen for a great many reasons. In some instances, they will begin in a certain way and expand to form a different case entirely. They might evolve into a...
How are unemployment benefits affected by severance pay?
Workers who have faced termination from their jobs in Michigan need to have a firm understanding of all the legal issues that surround severance pay. If a former employee received a severance package upon termination, this can have an effect on the unemployment...
Michigan employee rights when a portion of wages come from tips
The minimum wage law in Michigan and whether or not workers are receiving what they are supposed to can be difficult to understand if a portion of the workers' pay is based on tips. The Workforce Opportunity Wage Act gives employers the right to consider tips as part...
What is “disparate impact” under employment law?
Workers in Michigan are afforded certain rights under state and federal law. These laws are in place to provide protection when seeking a job, when employed, and if they are terminated. An example of a law protecting employee rights that many workers are unaware of...
What is at-will employment?
There are many terms related to employment law that might be confusing to a worker in Michigan. It is in these circumstances that a worker might find him or herself subjected to treatment that is a violation or just seems to be one. One such term is "at-will...
Legal help in dealing with employment-related disputes
When a person in Michigan is hired for a job, the last thing on the mind of the individual or the employer is that there will be a dismissal. It does happen though and both employer and employee need to remember that it might be necessary to take legal action to...
Woman files lawsuit over workplace weight discrimination
Workers in Detroit can be discriminated against and even lose their employment for a vast array of reasons. While harassment about race, gender, national origin and a number of other issues can arise, one less well-known problem that can come up is workplace...