Going to work is a necessity for most Michigan adults. While some individuals are fortunate to really enjoy their jobs and get along with their co-workers, that is not the case for everyone. In fact, many workers face harassment on the job that can leave them feeling...
Year: 2020
Workers should feel safe to complain about safety violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act is a federal law that works to protect employees in Michigan and across the country. Some states have taken additional measures to create their own laws to address workplace safety that may not apply everywhere. Still, employers...
Providing notice for leave under the FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act can provide much-needed time away from work for Michigan employees who qualify and are facing a serious medical condition or who need to care for a loved one with a serious condition. However, the FMLA does have requirements for who...
Detroit woman at center of transgender discrimination case has died
This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on an employment discrimination case that came out of Michigan. The question in the case is essentially whether federal law prohibits firing an employee because they are transgender. The Supreme Court's ruling...
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