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...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Month: May 2022
Can mental health issues make someone eligible for SSDI?
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....
Do algorithms discriminate against workers?
Using automation tools in employment decisions can remove some of the more personal, subjective elements of hiring, promoting and terminating workers. While this can give some employers peace of mind and make it easier to make tough choices, issues can still arise...
Has your employer misclassified you?
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...
4 misconceptions regarding workers’ compensation benefits
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...