Anyone who decides to become a whistleblower has his or her reasons for speaking out. This may surprise you, but the possibility of gaining a financial reward does not offer much motivation for blowing the whistle. Most whistleblowers in Michigan never receive a huge...
Month: October 2019
You can do your own part to help end workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination continues to be a problem for the Detroit workforce. Despite the laws specifically written to protect workers, discrimination based on age, religion, disability and many other factors still happens.To show that it isn't all bad, we want to...
What does a formal severance policy typically include?
Some employers negotiate severance on a case-by-case basis, while others have a formal policy in place.While no two companies take the exact same approach to severance, a formal policy typically includes the following: Conditions: This defines the circumstances in...
What do fair employment contract arbitration clauses look like?
In recent decades, more and more Michigan executive employment contracts have begun including an arbitration clause. This means that the two parties -- employers and employees -- agree to settle any contract disputes or violations outside of a courtroom. When you sign...
Is tenure denial an example of sex discrimination in academia?
Many Michigan college and university professors teach and conduct research as associate professors, adjunct faculty, part-time lecturers or graduate assistants. Often, those on non-tenure tracks or working as associate professors are women. If you’re a female...
Discrimination against female workers is still very common
STEM careers are those in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Historically, these are areas that have seen far more male workers than female workers, though the workplace in 2019 is certainly supposed to offer equal opportunities to all workers,...
Recent discrimination suit shows why fast action is necessary
If you have ever been a victim of workplace harassment, you probably waited a long time before you even considered legal action. Many people hesitate because they hope the behavior will stop on its own. Another reason for hesitation is because victims might not be...
How does the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act work?
Even though potential auto industry whistleblowers in Michigan have several ways to report safety infractions to the government, the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act (MVSWA) may make it easier. The MVSWA protects consumers as well as the public because it...
Pay close attention to these employment contract provisions
Upon receiving an employment contract, you'll turn your immediate attention to details such as compensation, benefits and paid time off.While all of these details are important, it's critical to pay close attention to the many provisions that could impact you in the...
What are the pros and cons of executive arbitration clauses?
Executive employment contracts can be simple single-page documents or complex agreements with many different clauses. As executives in Michigan and other states become savvy about the agreements they sign, clauses designed to protect all parties are becoming...