Religious discrimination at work can take many forms, and often it can be subtle and hard to detect. However, it is essential to be aware of the signs of discrimination in order to address it and create a more inclusive and respectful workplace. Here are some subtle...
Every employee has a right to a safe work environment. As such, that means a work setting that prohibits comments or actions against a worker based on certain characteristics. These characteristics may include, for example, age, gender, sexual attraction, race,...
Let’s make this clear: Every employee deserves a fair and discrimination-free workplace regardless of gender, age, race, religion or disability. In fact, both federal and Michigan laws prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, age...
Sometimes, the words “fired” and “terminated” are used interchangeably. But, in the context of employment law, “termination” doesn’t just mean “fired.” An employee can be terminated by being fired, but they can also be terminated via layoff or buyout. As a result,...
As an employee, you have worker rights that prohibit certain characteristics being held against you. As such, your age, sex, religion, origin or health issues are protected from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This ensures that no matter who you are, you...
It’s been a long day at work, and you’re happy to see it winding down. You just want to go home and relax, work on personal projects, spend time with your family and much more. But then, near the end of the day, your boss comes up to you and says that they need you to...
Employers are often focused on productivity, and your boss likely does everything they can to make you as productive as possible. That’s why it can be very jarring when this changes. For example, maybe you have certain quotas that you have to meet in terms of sales...
You were thrilled when you got a new job offer. After all, you had spent months going through the interview process. You know that you’re qualified and it’s a great job, and the employer offered a salary that certainly fits within your requests. You planned to take...
You may have heard people talk about breaking the glass ceiling. This is a term they will often use in reference to their careers and what they’re trying to accomplish, but you may not be sure exactly what they mean. The truth is that the glass ceiling is a metaphor,...
As an employee, you probably don’t question whether or not your employer is allowed to ask you to follow a dress code. You’ve been to plenty of stores where employees have to wear uniforms. Even if you’re not told to do this, a dress code could be instituted to ask...
