Strategic Employment Law Representation
The American workforce is gradually shifting a little, as Baby Boomers retire, Generation X hits their mid-50s, the oldest Millennials start turning 40 and Generation Z enters the job market in increasing numbers. That may be bringing about a new rash of “coded” job...
Every employee deserves a discrimination-free workplace. Unfortunately, racial discrimination remains prevalent in workplaces throughout the United States. If you have been discriminated against at work based on your race, you might consider pursuing a discrimination...
Severance packages are a benefit of employment, not an entitlement. Many educated professionals like executives and managers negotiate an employment contract when they accept a new position somewhere. Asking for severance pay is often part of those negotiations. ...
While discrimination in the workplace is illegal, it is unfortunate that thousands of cases are still reported each year throughout the country. Gender-based discrimination happens when an employer refuses to hire you, treats you unfavorably, or dismisses you from...
Every employee deserves a conducive work environment. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is widespread throughout the United States. If you are a victim of discrimination at your place of work, it is important that you take appropriate steps to report the vice...
Detroit is experiencing the same economic uncertainty that the rest of the nation is. While there appears to be a shrinking workforce, many older residents are learning that they need to re-enter the working world. Others require a second job simply to get by. All...
Michigan is still the only state in the country where weight is a protected characteristic. Under the law, which was enacted back in 1976, employers cannot discriminate on the basis of a person’s weight (as well as height and age). Age is now a protected class under...
Many workers are employed under at-will employment laws. These are fairly simple, stating that the worker and the employer have agreed to work together, and both of them have the right to terminate that agreement if they'd like to do so. The worker is allowed to quit...
We all know that blatant workplace discrimination can derail a person’s job and even their career. So can microaggressions. Miriam-Webster defines a microaggression as “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced...
No employee should be subjected to discrimination in the workplace -- and a lot of attention is given to sexism and racism in various industries. However, those are not the only forms of discrimination that happens. One form of discrimination that is frequently...