There are various worries that Michigan workers may have as they head into work. They may have concerns about doing their job well and whether they will face any unexpected challenges or similar work-related details. However, many workers across the country may also...
Year: 2020
Can a worker on FMLA leave be fired?
The Family and Medical Leave Act can help qualifying employees take up to 12 weeks off of work without fear of losing their job due to taking that leave. However, does that mean that an employer cannot fire a worker during that time? There are instances in which a...
Worker believes race discrimination led to firing
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,...
Is workplace sexual harassment a factor in suicidal behavior?
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...
FMLA case against Walmart allowed to move forward
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...
Dillard’s, EEOC settle race discrimination case
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....
How prevalent are the effects of sexual harassment at work?
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...
Race discrimination suit brought by 4 Black workers
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...
Wage theft continues to run rampant in agricultural industry
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,...
Retaliation can come in many forms and occur for many reasons
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...