While filing a request for leave from work due to health concerns can be a stressful process, sometimes it may also be necessary to protect one’s well-being. While there are laws that provide individuals in Michigan and elsewhere with protection from disability...
Year: 2023
Discriminatory actions may stem from biased behaviors
There may be a multitude of factors that could influence how companies and leadership members interact with employees, some of which might not always be lawful in nature. The presence of bias, whether conscious or unconscious, is something that continues to affect the...
Possible effects of working in a hostile environment
There may be various scenarios in which the atmosphere of a work environment could take a detrimental toll on the well-being of workers. The presence of unjust issues such as discrimination and harassment can create a hostile environment that could leave workers in...
1 files lawsuit accusing technology company of discrimination
Many companies may constantly be in search of ways to help streamline their hiring processes and some have even taken to using technology to aid in such endeavors. While similar methods could prove beneficial in various ways, there may be some scenarios in which...
Possible challenges of identifying workplace harassment
The presence of unlawful behavior can exist in any type of work atmosphere and can take a significant toll on the well-being of employers and employees alike. Unfortunately, it might not always be so easy to tell if the types of behavior individuals in Michigan...
Workplace discrimination and algorithmic evaluation tools
Many companies use a variety of tools to help monitor and evaluate employee performance. While some types of technology may aid in the evaluation process, there might be some concerns with the algorithms used in this type of process. Recent studies indicate that...
Recent discrimination lawsuit leads to $180,000 settlement
While there may be a multitude of scenarios in which companies might have valid reasons to pass on hiring potential candidates, sometimes this decision could stem from unjust behavior. Being denied employment due to the presence of discrimination can be a harrowing...
Discrimination claim leads to substantial monetary judgment
While dealing with unjust treatment at work can be daunting under any circumstance, sometimes this type of behavior may occur even before a person obtains employment. The presence of discrimination during the hiring process is an issue that remains unfortunately...