Strategic Employment Law Representation
Michigan residents are probably aware that employment contracts are binding to both the employee and the employer. It is a foundation on which an employer-employee relationship can be built, and needs to be respected by all concerned parties.The 700 member faculty...
Ever since the City of Detroit filed for bankruptcy and sought restructuring to emerge debt free from financial distress, a number of the city's labor unions have gone through discussions with city authorities about the various implications of this plan on their...
The birth of a child can be one of the happiest moments of a Detroit mother's life. However, happy quickly becomes sad when a mother experiences workplace discrimination due to pregnancy. Although Michigan law prohibits employment discrimination, many workers have...
According to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act and the Michigan Whistleblowers' Protection Act, every employee in the public sector is entitled to a certain rights. These rights are meant to protect employees from any kind of wrongdoing by employers at the...
Ensuring workplace safety is one of the primary responsibilities of any Michigan employer. When safety standards are compromised, the possibility of workplace injuries and illnesses increase dramatically. When safety concerns are raised by employees, they often face...
Michigan residents agree that it is very important to be aware of all clauses included in an employment contract before making a final decision about accepting or declining the job offer. After an offer has been accepted, the employee is prohibited from negotiating...
Recently, a Michigan woman received $183,000 in a wrongful termination case against a medical center where she was previously employed. The woman claimed that the center did not follow the discipline procedure laid out in the employment handbook when it terminated...
In a perfect viewpoint of employment, no one is discriminated for any reason. Whether it is race, age, sex or different factors, no one should be terminated or prevented from getting a job because of factors that have nothing to do with the individual's ability...
Michigan is an equal opportunity state. The Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) was set up to receive complaints against and take action when any reports are filed regarding discrimination based on race, sex etc. Any discrimination in places of employment, housing...
Men and women work hard to build this prosperous nation, and each one of them deserves a fair share of the profits from the companies they dedicate their lives to help succeed. Establishing minimum wage and overtime payment are basic employee rights that fall under...