Strategic Employment Law Representation
When you started your job, you may have signed a special employment contract that dictates the circumstances under which your employment may be terminated. Some of these contracts could leave the issue of "employment termination" open-ended. Others might be general...
There are still cases of blatant workplace discrimination in the United States, even though it's illegal. It may not be quite as obvious as hanging signs on the door telling people of certain ethnic groups not to apply, but supervisors will say and do things based on...
In this day and age, the notion of workplace discrimination based on weight is inconceivable to many Michigan residents. Unfortunately, it is a problem across the entire United States. Two studies conducted within the past decade reveal a surprising and disturbing...
There is no denying that women and employment legislation have come a very long way in the executive realm. Despite these ongoing improvements to the nation's employment laws, gender inequality in the executive workplace remains both controversial and concerning.Women...
Equality Michigan, an LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer) rights group is seeking help from the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. This group, and others like it, wants the commission to expand the ban on sex discrimination to protect...
In the interests of not giving readers misleading information, the best answer to this question is maybe. The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) attempts to protect a whistleblower's anonymity, but in some cases, it is not always possible to do so. Taking it a...
Thousands of workplace discrimination cases occur each year. Fortunately, discrimination is against the law and there are steps you can take to hold your employer accountable and ensure that your rights are protected.It's not easy to report discrimination, but it's...
Losing a job is a disagreeable experience for anyone, to put it mildly. Even executive level employees find the experience unsettling and even painful. Many emotions rise to the surface during this time, and these feelings can have a harmful effect on your final...
People who have been victimized by workplace discrimination based on race feel a very wide range of negative emotions. They often experience hurt, shock, betrayal, anger and even shame. These emotions can discourage victims from taking legal action against the company...
It is true that any kind of potential litigation can bring dramatic behaviors to the forefront. A whistleblower lawsuit is one such example. Those named in a whistleblower suit often feel panicked about their alleged involvement. This could quickly turn into paranoia...