Employment Law

Needing time away from work is not something that all employees feel at ease about. Some Michigan workers may worry that their employer will not understand their need for time off and that they could lose their job or face other negative repercussions. If an employee...

Despite great strides toward gender equality, true equality between men and women in the workplace has yet to be achieved. Unfortunately, the same is true about race equality in the workplace. Too many women and people of color continue to be treated less favorably...

Though employees may hold a subordinate position in their workplace, there may come a time they feel as if they have to keep their superiors in check. Sometimes, that could involve bringing wrongdoing to the attention of the appropriate parties. Unfortunately, not...

It is not always easy for workers in Michigan and elsewhere to fully understand what constitutes fair pay. They may think that their employer has their best interests in mind, and as a result, they accept the compensation they are given. However, there are far too...

When Michigan residents work for another person, their employer has a certain amount of control over that person. Workers typically must do what their employer wants in the scope of their work-related duties, and in exchange, the employees receive compensation. While...

Being a person of color can mean facing injustices on an almost daily basis. Though laws are supposed to protect individuals from race discrimination, far too many people continue to be affected by illegal treatment every day. In many instances, employees can end up...

Harassing actions can leave a mark on someone that is not always physical. Many victims of sexual harassment in the workplace find themselves suffering mentally and emotionally because of the turmoil they face on a regular basis while at work. Though employers in...

Many Michigan residents hold the same job for decades. They may have been lucky enough to find their dream career and enjoyed going to work almost every day, or they may have become comfortable in their job and wanted to see it through until retirement. No matter the...

Working to earn a living wage is why most people in Michigan and elsewhere go to work. If individuals earn an hourly wage and are not otherwise exempt, they can typically expect to earn overtime wages if they work more than 40 hours a week. Unfortunately, some...

Employers and companies have a responsibility to ensure that their employees have a safe work environment. This can mean taking the time to implement policies and procedures that reduce the chances of sexual harassment and other mistreatment on the job. Because there...