Strategic Employment Law Representation
Many victims of workplace discrimination in the Detroit region believe that they will never find a satisfactory solution. If you are one of these victims and have run out of hope, information released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may rekindle...
Most whistleblowers stumble across signs of fraud or wrongdoing totally by accident. In the majority of cases, these people are reluctant to blow the whistle because they fear retaliation from the parties responsible for misconduct. It usually takes a potential...
When companies break the law, disclosure of wrongdoing often falls on the shoulders of employees.These people are called whistleblowers, and many of them put their careers at risk when they bring illegal activity to light. There are laws, however, that protect...
Gender discrimination in the workplace is the unfair treatment of an individual because of their gender. Both male and female employees can face gender discrimination. A study found that 42% of women and 22% of men reported experiencing workplace gender...
Nearly all employment contracts for Michigan executives include details about severance pay should the work arrangement come to an end. It is an important part of building trust between the employer and the executive. However, there are occasions when an employer...
In all American states, including Michigan, it is against the law to discriminate against workers because of age, gender, race, disability other protected attributes. Unfortunately, many employers continue to break these laws because it can be difficult to prove any...
As a company owner or C-level executive, there may come a point when you're staffed with the responsibility of laying off an employee. This is never an easy thing to do, but it comes along with the territory.Before you do anything, it's important to have a clear idea...
Fraud in all of its forms undermines the efforts honest U.S. citizens make to enrich our nation. Whether it is massive corporate schemes or unethical small business activities, fraud continues to plague Michigan and the entire country. Fortunately, whistleblowers...
For many women and couples, starting a family requires much careful consideration, especially for families in which the woman works. One of the most common concerns is how the mother's decision to get pregnant might affect her career. In all 50 states, it is illegal...
It doesn't matter if you're in the process of reviewing an employment contract or dealing with the aftermath of your termination, it's critical to understand your legal rights and the steps you can take to protect them.For example, negotiating a severance package is...