Old age is a fact of life. At some point in our evolution, we simply look, feel and even act like we're getting older. The thing is, just because we're getting older and have a few more gray hairs is not a valid reason for employers to discriminate against us on the...
Month: April 2018
Were your whistleblower rights violated?
What if you're a federal employee who saw a coworker breaking the law, but when you reported the behavior to your supervisor, you were told to keep quiet? Would you tell your supervisor's boss about what happened? Would you go to the appropriate legal authorities and...
Jury awards nearly $17 million in discrimination case
A federal jury in Michigan has awarded a former Ford engineer nearly $17 million in a discrimination lawsuit.The suit alleged that Ford discriminated against the man for his Arab background and then retaliated against him after he reported the discrimination. The...
6 things to look for in an employment contract
You have reached a point in your career where you are more than an employee. Companies come to you with contracts when they want your services.It is absolutely critical that you understand exactly what benefits the contract offers. Below are six things you should look...
Filing a discrimination case in Michigan
Michigan law is very specific about protecting its citizens from workplace discrimination. The law makes it clear that it is illegal to discriminate against any person on the "basis of age, arrest record, color, height, marital status, national origin, physical or...