Michigan is famous as the working heartland of America, where some of the best industrial and business innovations began. Although some of these aspects of the economy have dulled since the 21st century, the Wolverine State still generates a lot of work and innovates...
Disliking your work environment does not make it a hostile work environment. To be legally considered a hostile workplace, your situation must meet several criteria. Understanding these requirements may help you advocate for your rights as an employee. What...
The attitude toward sexual orientation and gender identity has changed. Members of the LGBTQ community - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer - have challenged the discrimination they face. But federal laws still do not protect against LGBTQ discrimination in...
There was a turning point in American culture when the Bill of Rights outlined some basic human rights that cannot be ignored or taken away. Although labor is not one of them, a new era has come that recognizes people's equal access to work based on their...
Simply receiving an offer of employment is enough to put a smile on your face, while bringing some relief to your life. However, that doesn't necessarily mean you should sign the proposed contract and report to work.Upon review of your employment contract, it's...
Taxes are a big part of business going smoothly in Michigan and the rest of the United States. Retailers often struggle to work out the right taxation for sales in various areas, and this has gotten ever more complicated since retail doesn't just happen where the...
Employees in Michigan have specific permissions to bring up unsafe business practices and other dangers to the attention of managers and contractors. Although companies may not always want to deal with the consequences of their poor practices, no one should have to...
When presented with an employment contract, you want nothing more than to give it a quick glance, sign on the dotted line and get started in your new position.While you hope that everything checks out, don't assume that the contract will suit your every requirement....
Diversity became an important term about 20 years ago when Michigan and many other states wanted to create a new workplace culture without the old practices that kept good workers on the outside looking in. But, in many ways, it was downgraded to a buzzword that...
Michigan begin the era of anti-discrimination at the forefront of the nation. The Civil Rights Act passed in Lansing in 1976, banning discrimination based on religion, color, gender and a variety of other protected attributes. But many activists have said the...
