Losing a job can be difficult in Michigan and across the U.S. Fortunately, there are laws in place that are designed to protect employees and provide them with the employment benefits they are supposed to receive. When an employee is dismissed from his or her job,...
Employment Disputes
Legal help in dealing with employment-related disputes
When a person in Michigan is hired for a job, the last thing on the mind of the individual or the employer is that there will be a dismissal. It does happen though and both employer and employee need to remember that it might be necessary to take legal action to...
Can I receive unemployment compensation in Michigan?
Michigan workers who lose their jobs for one reason or another need to know what must be done to receive unemployment compensation. Employers are not granting unemployment benefits as a courtesy to former workers. They are required by law to do it if the worker has...
UAW contract talks underway in Detroit
Because of the prominence of the auto industry in the state, a large number of Michigan workers are union members. Many of the employment rights of these workers are governed by collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the union and corporate...
Responsibilities for those applying for unemployment benefits
Like most states, Michigan provides financial benefits to many people who are able to work but cannot find a job. However, in an application for unemployment benefits the unemployed worker must meet certain requirements.An applicant must report to the Unemployment...
Employment relations commission resolves employment disputes
Many workers in Michigan may be aware that there are certain pre-requisites that must be satisfied before a class action lawsuit, a strike or a lockout can be called in order to settle work disputes. In the absence of these measures, the consequences of deciding to...
Alternate resolution mechanisms for employment disputes
A recent fact-finding report has observed that litigation stemming from employment disputes has been rising over the last two decades. Michigan employees and employers who have been part of employment litigation know that it is costly. An alternative means of settling...
How employees can address employment disputes in Michigan
Most Michigan workers understand that employment-related disputes can severely affect a person's career prospects if the disputes are not handled appropriately and at the right time. This rule holds true for employees in every type of job, but probably the most...
Employment disputes: pregnant woman sues employer
As residents of Detroit, Michigan, probably know, every employer is required to offer employees medical benefits through insurance, for instance. While employment law necessitates that employers compensate employees for any on-the-job accidents, medical insurance can...
Contacting an EEO counselor in order to file a complaint
An employee can be discriminated against by their employers either during the selection process or during employment. When this happens, that person can contact an Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor. The EEO counselor can be contacted at the job site or from the...