Every employee deserves a discrimination-free workplace. Unfortunately, racial discrimination remains prevalent in workplaces throughout the United States. If you have been discriminated against at work based on your race, you might consider pursuing a discrimination...
Month: January 2022
Can a former employer deny a contractual severance package?
Severance packages are a benefit of employment, not an entitlement. Many educated professionals like executives and managers negotiate an employment contract when they accept a new position somewhere. Asking for severance pay is often part of those negotiations. ...
How do you prove gender discrimination in the workplace?
While discrimination in the workplace is illegal, it is unfortunate that thousands of cases are still reported each year throughout the country. Gender-based discrimination happens when an employer refuses to hire you, treats you unfavorably, or dismisses you from...
Discriminated against at work? Here is what you need to do
Every employee deserves a conducive work environment. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is widespread throughout the United States. If you are a victim of discrimination at your place of work, it is important that you take appropriate steps to report the vice...
Don’t age yourself out of the employment process
Detroit is experiencing the same economic uncertainty that the rest of the nation is. While there appears to be a shrinking workforce, many older residents are learning that they need to re-enter the working world. Others require a second job simply to get by. All...
Weight discrimination and Michigan law
Michigan is still the only state in the country where weight is a protected characteristic. Under the law, which was enacted back in 1976, employers cannot discriminate on the basis of a person’s weight (as well as height and age). Age is now a protected class under...