Michigan Employment Law Blog

Expressing one’s views in the workplace can be difficult sometimes. It is important that workers do not make comments that violate workplace policies regarding harassment or discrimination, but even some seemingly innocent comments could land a worker in trouble,...

Mental distress can stem from a number of catalysts. For some, a traumatizing event or events could lead them to experience mental instability and even illness that affects their outlook on life. Recent reports indicate that sexual harassment in the workplace may even...

Extended time away from work is not always easy to obtain. Though the Family and Medical Leave Act allows qualifying workers to take extended leave under certain circumstances, there is not a perfect guarantee that a worker will not lose his or her job for taking that...

Being treated differently because the color of one’s skin seems like it should be an outmoded scenario. Though many people believe that race discrimination is a thing of the past, it is obviously present in much of today’s society, including in the workplace....

The effects of a toxic work environment can reach further than many people think. While some people may brush off offensive jokes, rude comments, inappropriate touching or other similar actions as horseplay, it could constitute sexual harassment. Unfortunately, many...

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...