Like most states, Michigan provides financial benefits to many people who are able to work but cannot find a job. However, in an application for unemployment benefits the unemployed worker must meet certain requirements.An applicant must report to the Unemployment...
Month: June 2015
What to do if a paycheck is missing overtime hours
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs receives thousands of complaints from employees each year regarding wage violations by employers. Officials at Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or LARA, suggest that many claims regarding labor wage...
The right legal approach for wrongfully terminated employees
Many Michigan residents have probably been terminated from their jobs at some point in time. Losing a job can create a difficult situation for a worker, and the person might find it difficult to support their family. It is important for the worker in that situation to...
Who is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act wage regulations?
Many workers in Michigan put in extra hours on the job with the understanding that they will receive overtime pay. Most of these workers understand that such payment is required under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. However, some workers are exempted from...