Protecting You And Your Business
Employees sometimes become aware that employers have done inappropriate and even illegal things. When this happens, employees may then need to act as whistleblowers. A whistleblower is a worker who draws attention to unsafe or illegal activity. Typically,...
The Michigan Supreme Court in July delivered a decision affecting paid leave policies and minimum wage. This ruling declared the legislative process used to adopt and amend a 2018 proposal as unconstitutional. Unless lawmakers take further action, businesses will need...
As the conversation around pay equity continues to evolve across the U.S., more attention is being placed on pay transparency. Pay transparency is the practice of openly sharing salary information with employees, job candidates and the public. It aims to promote...
Professionals who have spent years developing their careers often expect to have advancement opportunities and to command competitive wages. Unfortunately, not all employers give senior employees the respect and consideration they deserve. Some businesses prioritize a...
There are federal and state laws in place that aim to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. However, workers need to know understand these protections and their rights if they want to stand up for themselves. Many people fail to act when experiencing...
You've worked hard, clocking in more than 40 hours a week, but if you're a salaried employee making over $35,568 a year, you may find those extra hours go unpaid. That's about to change for some employees in certain executive, administrative and professional roles...
In a landmark employment law decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently voted to largely eliminate the use of noncompete agreements across the nation. This decision could potentially reshape the working landscape for millions of American employees. The...
The Supreme Court has ruled that workers who are forced to transfer from one job to another can file discrimination claims under federal law. Workers can take legal action even if they were not demoted or suffered a cut in pay, the court said. Justice Elena Kagan...
Discrimination is a common topic of discussion in the employment law world. Workers, researchers and journalists often discuss workplace discrimination to bring attention to this crucial issue. Many companies offer anti-discrimination training and have zero-tolerance...
Congratulations! You’ve landed your first high-level executive position. Stepping into this exciting new role comes with significant responsibilities, and a key element of better securing your success is understanding your executive employment contract. This legally...