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With interest in unions on the rise across Michigan, more workers are talking about how to gain a voice on the job. While you have the right to do this, it’s important to know where the legal lines are drawn for your employer. Federal law provides clear protections...
Federal labor law shields protected concerted activity far earlier than most supervisors would like you to know. Legal protection does not wait for a signed contract or a formal election victory. Instead, the right to stand together begins the moment you and your...
Across Michigan, workers are being denied basic employment protections through misclassification. This happens when companies improperly label employees as "independent contractors." This practice costs workers minimum wage and overtime protections, workers'...
If an employer fires, disciplines or passes you over for an opportunity and their reasoning does not quite add up, you are not alone. Employers rarely admit to discrimination outright. Instead, they often point to a seemingly legitimate explanation. In many Michigan...
If you've ever felt uncomfortable sharing your previous salary during a job interview, you're not alone. Many Michigan workers face this awkward situation, wondering if a low past salary will limit their future earnings. To combat wage gaps and pay discrimination,...
You did the work, you perfected your skillset and you did everything you could to position yourself for that promotion. But then they gave the promotion to someone else. Not just anyone else, but someone you think isn’t as qualified or competent as you are. One thing...
If you meet the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements, you have the right to take time off for specific familial and health needs. By law, employers cannot interfere with or deny your attempt to file for such leave. However, interference does not always...
Discrimination involves inappropriately considering protected characteristics for employment decisions. Companies should look at experience and educational history, rather than personal characteristics, when making employment decisions. When employers factor protected...
Union contracts shape your pay, benefits and daily work life. When you understand how unions bargain for these terms, you can protect your rights and strengthen your union. Michigan workers face specific state rules and long-standing labor standards, and informed...
At work, it is not uncommon for a coworker to crack inappropriate jokes. But what might seem like harmless humor may create a hostile environment for you and others. This article covers what legally constitutes workplace harassment and what steps you can take next....