Michigan Employment Law Blog

The goal of most people when they go to work is to complete their tasks as best as possible and earn their pay. Unfortunately, many workers in Michigan and elsewhere may have a difficult time achieving that goal due to the way they are treated on the job. Race...

Though working in the agricultural industry may not be a dream job for many Michigan residents, it can often help individuals make ends meet. That is, if employers pay workers their fair wages. Unfortunately, wage theft runs rampant in the agricultural industry,...

In an ideal world, everyone would love going to work and enjoy the people they work with. Of course, we do not live in an ideal world, and many people dread going into work. Often, they feel that way because of the people they work with. In some cases, people may be...

Being unjustly fired or forced to resign from a job can bring about numerous problems for anyone. Unexpectedly losing a job can lead to financial issues, new employment challenges and other difficulties that could negatively affect a person’s way of life. Of course,...

Expecting a child is often a joyous time for Michigan residents. An expectant mother may have been pleasantly surprised by the news or may have waited, hoped and struggled before becoming pregnant. In either case, most parents-to-be want their news to be received with...

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides extended leave time for qualifying workers. The FMLA can feel like a godsend to individuals who need extra time off because of health concerns for themselves or their immediately family but cannot risk losing their jobs due to...

Coming into work a little early or having to stay a little late now and then usually is not a problem for most workers. It is common for any hours that exceed a 40-hour workweek to result in overtime pay for qualifying employees, which most appreciate. However, having...

Drawing attention to injustices can be difficult, especially in the workplace. Some Michigan workers may worry that their employers will react negatively to complaints of mistreatment or illegal actions, and unfortunately, retaliation is known to happen. If employees...

The Fair Labor Standards Act is another federal law whose purpose is to work in the best interests of employees. The act addresses many issues that Michigan workers and those across the country could have concerns about. The major points address overtime pay, minimum...

Before losing their job, many people have some kind of heads up. It may be a direct statement from an employer saying that a worker needs to do better or risk losing his or her job, or it could simply be a change in the environment at work, especially after a worker...