Employment Law

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...

The reasons people choose the jobs that they go into can vary. Some Michigan residents may want to obtain employment with a company because it shares the same beliefs and goals as they do. Unfortunately, even if a person believes that their employer shares their...

Many women in Michigan and across the country find themselves facing difficult situations when it comes to employment. They may be discriminated against and passed over for promotions or not even hired at all. In many cases, even after being hired, their employment...

Working in a restaurant is something that many people of all ages do at some point in their lives. Whether as hosts, servers, kitchen workers or cleanup crew members, these jobs can provide steady employment for Michigan residents and those elsewhere. In many cases,...

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...

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...