Strategic Employment Law Representation
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990, both private-sector and public-sector workers have broadly enjoyed the right to apply for employment, work and navigate the termination process free from discrimination based on their...
Typically, those who spot something wrong in the workplace report the matter to their employer. The wrongdoing may involve safety violations, corporate corruption or other wrongful practices. If the employer does not correct the issue, the employee has a right to seek...
National origin is one of the categories that’s protected against employment discrimination under both federal law and Michigan law. That means it’s illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or applicants on that basis. It’s important for employees to...
You’ve been in your position for a while, and you’ve always prided yourself on doing a good job. Up until recently, it seemed like your employers valued you – if your old performance reviews are any indication. Recently, however, something has changed, and you think...
It’s very clear that insults or derogatory comments can be a form of discrimination or harassment. If a male worker says that his female coworkers are too emotional to be promoted to executive positions, for instance, this is just sexual or gender-based...
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...