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...
Month: October 2020
What to do if you face workplace discrimination in Michigan
A Muslim woman who worked at a McDonald’s franchise is suing her former employers over claims of religious discrimination and sexual harassment. When the woman converted to Islam in 2017, she started wearing a hijab and requested that she be given time to pray...
Pregnancy discrimination hurts pregnant women and babies
For women in Michigan, getting pregnant is often one of the happiest times in their lives. They’re looking forward to starting families and becoming mothers. When everything goes smoothly, it’s wonderful. When there are medical complications, things become a lot more...
Workplace discrimination: notable findings on reporting and trust
It's a "vicious cycle," says corporate diversity/inclusion consultant Lily Zheng, and it "keeps systemic inequity deeply entrenched within many workplaces."The cycle Zheng spotlights in a recent Harvard Business Review article is resistantly apparent in many company...
Noncompete agreement enforceability always a key issue
Disputes in the Michigan and national business realm surrounding noncompete agreements occur frequently and often garner prominent judicial attention.Indeed, a recent article on the subject matter stresses that, "The most litigated issue in employment contracts is the...