Michigan families that have undergone significant changes may find that they need to take some time off from work to adjust to their new life. This is where knowledge of employment law and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be useful. The decision to invoke FMLA...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Year: 2019
Will my worker’s comp affect my SSD benefits?
Anyone receiving workers compensation or other benefits, may still be able to receive Social Security Disability benefits. However, the amount of disability one receives every month may be reduced depending on which other benefits one is receiving. According to the...
Prison lieutenant files discrimination lawsuit
A black prison lieutenant at a Michigan correctional facility recently filed a legal claim against the Michigan Department of Corrections (DOC) and a captain at the facility, alleging retaliation and discrimination. According to the lieutenant's claim, officials at...
The importance of proving ailment duration in an SSD application
Despite their best efforts, many Michigan residents become afflicted with illnesses and injuries during their lifetimes. While most of these ailments are transient and resolve in time, others may last and endure long into the victims' lives. Short-term conditions...
Network releases employees from NDA on sexual harassment
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are important employment law contracts. A Michigan resident may be asked to sign an NDA when they start a new job or are promoted into a position of authority. Generally, NDAs are used to protect information, trade secrets and other...
Miller Cohen PLC is pleased to announce that our firm’s Detroit office is moving on November 1st!
Our new home will be at 7700 Second Ave. Ste. 335, Detroit, MI 48202. Please pardon our dust as we transition into our new location.
Discrimination is not an acceptable workplace condition
Every workplace has its benefits and drawbacks. A Michigan resident may love the work that they do for their employer, but may find it difficult to work with all of their co-workers. Alternatively, an individual may adore the people that share their workspace, but may...
Miller Cohen PLC Attorneys Announced Super Lawyer And Rising Star In 2019
Miller Cohen PLC is proud to announce the inclusion of Bruce A. Miller, Richard G. Mack Jr., and Robert Fetter on the 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list and Keith D. Flynn on the 2019 Rising Stars List. Michigan Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5% of all attorneys in...
Depression as the grounds for a disability benefits claim
Depression is a serious mental illness that afflicts millions of people across the country. Right here in Michigan, many residents suffer under the weight of mental illnesses and struggle to make ends meet as they fight their depression and look for ways to improve...
Michigan couple awarded $11.4 million in discrimination case
Employees often look at their workplace as a place they enjoy being in. While this is an ideal situation, this is not always the case. For some, the workplace can be uncomfortable due to acts of discrimination and harassment. Although laws and regulations protect...