Yes, under certain circumstances. Generally, employers can establish dress codes that apply to everyone, or to all employees within certain job categories. These dress codes can generally require a certain degree of formality or a uniform, and that does not make them...
Year: 2020
What happens if there is a mistake in the CEO’s contract?
CEOs often work under a contract with the company rather than as an at-will employee. To understand the possible resolutions for a mistake in CEO’s contract, it is helpful to understand some basics of contract law because fundamentally, the answers are the same. How...
Workplace protections for individuals with HIV and AIDS
It was only a few decades ago that HIV and AIDS were new, incurable and widely considered among the scariest diseases a person could have. Science and public opinion have come an amazingly long way since that time, to the point where it is somewhat rare to hear about...
Treatment in the workplace: unfair may be illegal
As an employee, you probably expect to receive fair treatment at work, but sometimes you may sense a bias toward your colleagues. Your dedicated work ethic, experience and quality performance might not merit the negative attention you receive. Human resources should...
3 Female execs allege harassment, retaliation at major non-profit
There is a perception that non-profit and charitable organizations tend to have healthy workplace cultures because of their mission-driven work and a commitment to ethical practices. Much of the time, this is true. But these organizations are not immune from the...
Does job discrimination based on hairstyle really exist?
Imagine losing your job because of your new hairstyle. Imagine having a job offer rescinded when your prospective employer found an image of you on social media and decided you were no longer a good fit for the position because of your hairstyle. These scenarios have...
Who is entitled to FMLA leave?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to employers who have 50 or more employees for at least 20 weeks in the current or previous year. Those 50 employees must be employed within the same 75-mile radius, so an employer with 45 employees in Melbourne and 45...
You have protections, even as an ‘at-will’ employee
Michigan, just like nearly every other state, is considered an “at-will employment” state. Simply put, this means that both employers and employees have the right to terminate an employment relationship at will. They don’t need to give advanced notice or have a...
Data show sexual harassment usually followed by retaliation
Within the past few years, the United States has had a significant reckoning on gender equality in public and private life. The #MeToo and “Time’s Up” movements shone a bright light on just how common sexual harassment and assault are for women. Many other major...
Facebook under fire for racial discrimination
Racial discrimination in the workplace happens in Michigan and throughout the United States. Recently, a black Facebook employee filed a claim of racial discrimination against the social media giant, and this is not the first time the company has been accused of...