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Severe weather affects workers across Michigan. Whether you work outside in road construction or inside a factory, your employer should have precautions and plans in place in the event of a severe storm or tornado. Unfortunately, not every employer does. Precautions...
The short answer to the question in the headline is: Yes. A person can be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits if they have a mental health disorder. However, there is more to know if you are considering your options for pursuing these benefits....
Employers have a great deal of control regarding their hiring decisions. However, that does not mean workers are without rights to full compensation and fair treatment. When employers violate these rights, like they do when they misclassify workers, they should be...
Through the friend of a friend of your coworker, you learn that your work-related injury caused by a mistake you made automatically disqualifies you from receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is just one of many...
Working in hospitality means making an experience as enjoyable for customers as possible. This duty is by no means easy - and sometimes, it can be dangerous. Hospitality industry accidents can happen, and they can lead to painful injuries and devastating illnesses....
We may be emerging from the latest wave of COVID infections, but the novel coronavirus continues to affect people who wind up sick and in the hospital. There are also people who are still suffering from long COVID symptoms. If you or your loved one continues to...
Treating workers unfairly because of a disability violates Michigan and federal discrimination laws. Unfortunately, it still happens. Knowing what this kind of misconduct looks like can help employees identify it, report it and put a stop to it. Types of...
To improve working conditions and protect their economic status, workers engage in collective bargaining through their labor unions. Many rules govern this vital process, and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) requires employers to bargain in good faith. But what...
We are proud to share that Miller Cohen, PLC has been selected as one of the top seven workers' compensation law firms in Dearborn, Michigan. The recognition comes from Expertise.com, which chose the selections after reviewing 26 firms. In their review, they scored...
We are honored to announce that The Marquis Who’s Who Top Professionals series has recognized Miller Cohen PLC partner Andrea Lynnea Hamm as a Top Lawyer. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in the field of law and the...