Some employers do not want to hire you if you are pregnant. They might think that you will be unable to do your job, cost them extra money, adversely impact the image they want to portray or that it will somehow upset people. While these attitudes are widespread, the...
Month: October 2021
What should you think about prior to becoming a whistleblower?
Making the decision to become a whistleblower in Michigan or anywhere else is not always a clear-cut choice. There are many ramifications to mull over before you take that serious, irrevocable step. If you are aware of definite wrongdoing of some kind that can be...
Should you demand your stock options in a severance package?
Taking an executive position at a big company means a lot of responsibility. Your new position often involves a lot of paperwork. After all, as a high-earning professional, you need to protect yourself -- and the company wants to limit its liability and the risk to...
Patience can pay off when filing for age discrimination
Proving you have been subject to age discrimination at work is not always easy. Yet, a 2020 Supreme Court decision to reverse a previous judgment shows that you should never give up. The case concerned a highly qualified pharmacist who believed her employer, the...
Common myths about whistleblowers
Corruption and fraud have dire consequences to more than just the guilty parties. Thousands of jobs may be on the line when a company goes under because of such cases, which is why it is important to watch and speak out against the vice. Blowing the whistle may be a...