A job loss or transition can be stressful, and understanding the details of your severance package is essential. A severance package is a group of benefits and pay provided to employees when their employment is terminated, usually outside their control. It's not just...
Month: August 2023
Should you sign a non-disclosure agreement or negotiate it?
In today’s competitive business landscape, signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) has become a common practice for many companies when onboarding new employees. This legal document aims to protect a company’s sensitive information and trade secrets from being...
3 ways pregnancy discrimination can manifest in the workplace
The realities of pregnancy can influence what work someone can do and can also (potentially and unfairly) harm their career. Although pregnancy discrimination, like sex discrimination in general, is against the law, many employers treat women differently in unlawful...
What evidence can help you prove workplace age discrimination?
While employer age discrimination can be hard to identify initially, eventually, most realize what is happening. Once that happens, victims may consider calling out their employer’s unlawful actions and obtaining justice. Federal and Michigan discrimination laws can...
What points can you negotiate in an employment contract?
Navigating an employment contract can be complex, particularly when determining which aspects are open for negotiation. While there’s no exact answer that will apply to every company, having a plan in mind when discussing your contract with a potential employer or a...