Many workers are employed under at-will employment laws. These are fairly simple, stating that the worker and the employer have agreed to work together, and both of them have the right to terminate that agreement if they'd like to do so. The worker is allowed to quit...
Year: 2021
How microaggressions can derail promising careers
We all know that blatant workplace discrimination can derail a person’s job and even their career. So can microaggressions. Miriam-Webster defines a microaggression as “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced...
Signs that age discrimination is occurring in your workplace
No employee should be subjected to discrimination in the workplace -- and a lot of attention is given to sexism and racism in various industries. However, those are not the only forms of discrimination that happens. One form of discrimination that is frequently...
Little-known forms of workplace harassment
Everyone deserves a safe and stress-free workplace. In fact, harassment of any kind has no place in the workplace. Every employer has a legal obligation to provide a work environment that is devoid of insult, intimidation and all forms of harassment. Unfortunately,...
Downsizing and discrimination often go together
People who lose their jobs as part of a downsizing effort by their employer may feel wronged. Many times, that feeling is natural but inaccurate. Other times, it is completely justifiable based on the circumstances. Although downsizing is important after a merger or...
Do you need to negotiate restrictive covenants as an executive?
Executives command excellent compensation for their services. They often have a lengthy and complex contract explaining what compensation they will receive and what obligations they have to the company. Many executives negotiating a contract for a new position will...
Identifying sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
Everyone is free to choose their sexual orientation and gender identity. If someone at work discriminates against you because of your sex, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Some people are afraid to do this because...
3 forms of disability discrimination that can limit your career
Daily life can be more difficult when you have a significant, disabling medical condition. Whether you depend on a wheelchair to get around or have limitations on what physical tasks you can perform, a medical condition that affects your job can limit your...
Did an employer refuse to hire you because you were pregnant?
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...
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...