Strategic Employment Law Representation
In recent decades, more and more Michigan executive employment contracts have begun including an arbitration clause. This means that the two parties -- employers and employees -- agree to settle any contract disputes or violations outside of a courtroom. When you sign...
Many Michigan college and university professors teach and conduct research as associate professors, adjunct faculty, part-time lecturers or graduate assistants. Often, those on non-tenure tracks or working as associate professors are women. If you’re a female...
STEM careers are those in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Historically, these are areas that have seen far more male workers than female workers, though the workplace in 2019 is certainly supposed to offer equal opportunities to all workers,...
If you have ever been a victim of workplace harassment, you probably waited a long time before you even considered legal action. Many people hesitate because they hope the behavior will stop on its own. Another reason for hesitation is because victims might not be...
Even though potential auto industry whistleblowers in Michigan have several ways to report safety infractions to the government, the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act (MVSWA) may make it easier. The MVSWA protects consumers as well as the public because it...
Upon receiving an employment contract, you'll turn your immediate attention to details such as compensation, benefits and paid time off.While all of these details are important, it's critical to pay close attention to the many provisions that could impact you in the...
Executive employment contracts can be simple single-page documents or complex agreements with many different clauses. As executives in Michigan and other states become savvy about the agreements they sign, clauses designed to protect all parties are becoming...
The United States needs a solid and dependable workforce to continue thriving. Ideally, this workforce should not suffer from workplace discrimination or harassment. Most people are willing to work hard in exchange for fair payment and proper treatment. On the...
Depending on the company and position, your new employer may not require you to sign a contract. While this sounds like a good thing, as you don't have to deal with additional paperwork, you'll want to think twice before agreeing.An employment contract goes a long way...
Corporate fraud, employer misconduct and unethical business activities are three situations that can lead to whistleblower claims. As a responsible resident of Michigan, you may decide to call out these or other types of wrongdoing. Once you decide to take this...