Protecting You And Your Business
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...
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...
The concept of the "glass ceiling" refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women from reaching the highest levels of leadership in their careers. While progress has been made toward gender equality in the workplace, this barrier still persists in many...
When navigating a workplace discrimination claim, the way you conduct yourself inside and outside of work can have a profound impact on the outcome of your case. One “everyday” concern that is often overlooked in this regard is the use of social media during this...
Michigan employees benefit from some of the more progressive legal rights in the country. Now, even more Michiganders are gaining legal protections from discrimination based on who they are. This past March, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill into law that...
According to current federal law, as well as certain statutes in Michigan, it is illegal for businesses to discriminate against people for certain reasons. Certain factors, like relevant criminal records, work history and education can influence employment decisions....
Employers today typically claim to be free from discrimination and prejudice. All employees and applicants should have equal access to training and opportunities. Nonetheless, despite women making up half of the workforce the number of women in senior management...
Most of the time, overt employment discrimination is rare. But that doesn’t mean that it’s gone or that it has been entirely eliminated from the modern workplace. In some cases, it just means that it’s more subtle. Every case is going to be unique, depending on the...
Age discrimination in the workplace is a serious concern, and it's ultimately essential for employees to be aware of their rights. That way, should they experience unlawful mistreatment based on their age, they’ll be more empowered to respond appropriately. ...
It sometimes happens that a job offer will be extended and then withdrawn. This can be very frustrating for the applicant. They believed that they had a new job lined up, they may have turned down other job offers to take it, and then it has been pulled out from under...