No worker should suffer mistreatment on the job. Unfortunately, employees across Michigan face sexual harassment from their bosses and coworkers every day. Not only does this misconduct make work an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous place to be, but it also...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Year: 2021
Documentation you may need for an SSDI claim
A serious illness or injury can often come with a flurry of paperwork. Everything from information from your employer to medical bills can quickly pile up and become overwhelming. With so much documentation to wade through, knowing what to keep on hand, what to file...
Can working too much make people sick?
When people think about work-related illnesses, they might think about getting the flu from co-workers or suffering toxic exposure to harmful substances. However, a recent report from the World Health Organization notes that work itself could also be making some...
4 mistakes to avoid after a work accident
Work accidents can be highly disruptive when they result in serious injuries. Victims often must leave work, go to the hospital and deal with the pain and stress of the accident. In this flurry of activity, a workers' compensation claim could be the last thing on your...
How does the SSA determine disability for SSDI eligibility?
A serious illness or injury can disrupt your life and make it impossible to carry out specific tasks, including those necessary to do your job. Under these circumstances, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI). However, it will be up to the Social...
Not all Mich. firefighters can get workers’ compensation for job-related cancer
Detroit's firefighters are there day and night to protect us during an emergency. These heroes often risk their health and safety in the line of duty. Many of these health hazards happen not during an accident at a fire but after years of exposure to toxic chemicals....
NLRB: Tesla, Elon Musk engaged in illegal anti-union activities
Under the National Labor Relations Act, companies are forbidden from using retaliation or coercion when they attempt to suppress unionization. It is illegal to terminate you, demote you, discipline you or penalize you in any way because you attempted to form, join or...
There can be 2 sources of benefits for a disabled child over 18
If you have a disabled child who is about to turn 18, you probably have questions about what benefits they can claim. If they are fully disabled from working, they may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits as an adult with a disability. There is also...
What makes an accommodation ‘unreasonable’?
Employees with a disability have the right to request accommodations that enable them to perform a job's essential functions. Unfortunately, some employers will deny an accommodation, claiming it is not reasonable. To know whether this is a valid defense or not,...
Alabama Amazon unionization push garners nationwide attention
As the 5,800 workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse vote this month on whether to unionize, celebrities and politicians from around the country have weighed in. Over its 25-year history, Amazon has successfully prevented unionization at its U.S. facilities,...