Studies indicate that the presence of workplace harassment can prompt various challenges in life, many of which may be difficult to leave behind after leaving work each day. Any type of harassing behavior could diminish a person’s ability to focus and concentrate on job tasks or affect one’s ability to make important decisions. Those who are subjected to such behaviors may also be under constant stress and they may no longer feel safe in their work atmospheres.
The stress of dealing with harassing behaviors can also prompt a variety of health-related concerns. For instance, high levels of stress can lead to issues such as bouts with headaches or increases in blood pressure. Stress can also take a toll on one’s mental health and increase one’s risk of developing health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Individuals in Michigan who encounter workplace harassment may wish to protect against the trials involved, but they might not know how best to navigate the process. Fortunately, many attorneys can address a person’s situation and provide insight into all his or her legal rights and options. Seeking such advice could help empower a person to step forward and confront the matter and prepare to take the appropriate measures to safeguard his or her career and future interests.
]]>If you suffer an injury or develop a temporary disability, your employer may modify your duties, offer unpaid leave or provide disability pay. However, your employer cannot fire you because of your disability. In the same way, The Pregnancy Act protects you from losing your job due to pregnancy. Your employer must treat you the same as any other worker would with some other type of medical condition or temporary disability that impedes the ability to carry out his or her duties on the job.
If you apply for a job in Michigan and receive an interview, the prospective employer cannot ask you if you are pregnant. Further, he or she cannot ask if you plan to become pregnant while working at the company. If this occurs, and the company rejects you for the position, you may have grounds for filing a pregnancy discrimination complaint.
If you are pregnant, your employer cannot prevent you from doing your job if you feel capable of doing it. An employer cannot use issues related to your pregnancy as the determining factors to assess your ability to do your job. However, you would be subject to the same company policies as workers with other medical conditions that make them temporarily unable to work. For example, you might need a doctor’s note to return to work after taking time off due to morning sickness.
If you have health insurance provided by your employer, then conditions related to your pregnancy must receive the same coverage as other medical conditions. If your employer denies you coverage, you may wish to speak with an advocate who understands employment law and can help you resolve the issue.
Michigan employment law protects pregnant women against discrimination in the workplace. If you have evidence of wrongful termination, promotion denial or other penalty from your job because of pregnancy, you can file a formal complaint. It is often difficult to prove that your employer’s actions were the effect of bias involving your pregnancy, which is why it’s best to secure legal support before seeking justice.
]]>According to reports, the woman had applied for a position with a local distribution company in 2018. Reports indicate that company called her to speak with her about the position and she returned the call via a telecommunications relay service. This reportedly informed the company that she had some type of hearing impairment and while she was told that the person she needed to speak with would contact her soon, no further contact attempts were made.
The woman filed a lawsuit in 2020 accusing the company of disability discrimination. While she claims that she was able to meet the requirements of the position in question, the lawsuit stated that after learning that she was deaf, the company refused to interview her for the position and removed her as a potential job candidate. During recent legal proceedings, a jury ruled in favor of awarding her a substantial monetary judgment.
Those who encounter workplace discrimination may experience various challenges in life, as such behavior may lead to denied opportunities for career advancement or denial of employment altogether. Individuals in Michigan who feel they have been subjected to such treatment might find it helpful to speak with an attorney for advice in addressing their situations. An attorney can provide insight on all a client’s legal rights and available options and help create a strategy with which to safeguard his or her future interests.
]]>Police must act in accordance with strict protocols and must never take matters into their own hands at the expense of your rights. For example, a police officer can’t pull you over and order you to exit your vehicle without a legitimate cause. An officer can’t enter your home or search your vehicle without your consent unless circumstances exempt them from the warrant requirement.
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you against unlawful searches or seizures. The following list includes numerous limitations that govern what police may or may not do during a traffic stop or at a person’s home or similar situations:
When a police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, this is legally a detainment and seizure. You, your vehicle and all occupants in your vehicle are under seizure during a traffic stop. You have protection under the Fourth Amendment. The officer must be able to clearly state a legitimate reason for the stop.
There are many loyal and dutiful police officers in Michigan. However, as with any industry, there are also some who don’t do their jobs right. In fact, there have been many cases where police officers have violated civil rights.
If you believe an officer unlawfully pulled you over or arrested you, or a violation of your rights occurred during a search and seizure, Michigan laws provide recourse for you to address the matter in front of a judge. You must be provided the opportunity to refute criminal charges and defend your rights, especially if a law enforcement officer has used excessive force, conducted an illegal search or acted outside of search and seizure limitations in any way.
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