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The Earned Sick Time Act is a new law in Michigan that grants workers the right to earn paid sick leave. This legislation covers personal and family health needs and extends these rights to almost all Michigan employees, including part-time and temporary workers....
The Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) in Michigan, starting on February 21, 2025, helps workers get paid sick leave for health reasons. Most employees, including part-time and seasonal workers, can earn up to 72 hours of paid sick leave each year. Most small businesses with...
Michigan's new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) will take effect on February 21, 2025. This law replaces the previous Paid Medical Leave Act and significantly expands employees' rights to take paid sick leave. The ESTA applies to nearly every employer in Michigan except...
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...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an agency that plays an important role in enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. Understanding the basic ins and outs of the EEOC can empower workers to recognize if/when their rights are...
People typically associate workplace discrimination and harassment with situations wherein the perpetrator is higher up on the chain of command than the victim – or at least at the same level. It would seem that if someone exhibited this behavior toward a manager,...
Employees look forward to promotions as a way of advancing their careers and being recognized for their hard work and dedication. However, promotion discrimination is often a concerning issue in the workplace that compromises this understandable approach. Knowing when...
Retirement plans are a common benefit that employers offer. Some employers offer matching contributions for some of these plans. Employees should ensure they understand how those contributions work because they aren’t of any use to the employee until they’re vested....
Starting in March of this year, non-union construction workers in Michigan who work on publicly funded projects for the state or a locality must receive the same pay and benefits as their co-workers who belong to unions. This is called the “prevailing wage.” The law...
Weight discrimination involves treating individuals unfairly based on their weight, often resulting in negative consequences for their employment status or opportunities. This form of bias can manifest in various ways, from hiring decisions to workplace policies....