Workplace discrimination can take many forms, some of which are overt and others that are more subtle. Because workplace discrimination can impact the work environment, knowing the more subtle signs of a problem is important. Here are some signs of subtle workplace...
Month: March 2023
2 excuses employers use to deny promotion
A denial of promotion for reasons not related to work performance may be unlawful. This can be a discriminative action in Michigan. If your work performance is remarkable and you have been in the company long enough to understand its culture, you may deserve a...
Jury awards nearly $3 million to auto manager who was fired for reporting harassment
A Michigan federal jury decided that O’Reilly Auto Enterprises LLC must pay nearly $3 million to a district manager who reported sexual harassment and then was fired. The jury found that Jeremiah Glowacki’s termination violated both federal and state law. The verdict...
Michigan Senate aims to protect LGBTQ+ workers
Earlier this month, Senate Bill 4 was introduced in the Michigan State legislature. If this legislation passes, it will represent a historic step forward in the fight to adequately protect LGBTQ+ workers from discrimination as they seek to earn a living. ...
Can an employer refuse to accommodate a disability?
You have a disability and you need some accommodations in order to be able to fully do your job. You thought your requests were very reasonable and fit the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your employer, however, did not. They simply told you...
Discrimination against illness-related disability is unlawful
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990, both private-sector and public-sector workers have broadly enjoyed the right to apply for employment, work and navigate the termination process free from discrimination based on their...