Employment Law

It is common for employees in most work industries to feel slighted for various reasons in the workplace. In some cases, the issue may be minor with no true mistreatment having occurred, but in other instances, Michigan workers or those elsewhere may be treated in an...

Employment laws are a necessary part of any industry to ensure that workers are treated fairly. In some cases, workers in Michigan and across the country may need to enforce the rights and protections certain laws provide if they believe it would apply to a current...

Some people in Michigan workplaces may feel as if they do not have to worry about facing discrimination. They may be abled-bodied, not open about their religious practices, of a typically favored gender or otherwise do not fall into one of the classes protected from...

Many women in Michigan and elsewhere have dreamed of being mothers for a good portion of their lives. When the blessed day came that they were able bring their children into the world, they may have felt overjoyed and, possibly, shocked at what they were capable of....

When laws are not followed, victims of the violations can suffer in many ways. While some of the results may seem inconsequential in the long run, serious issues could result if an employer violates the Fair Labor Standards Act, particularly in relation to proper...

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...