Michigan's workers' compensation program provides benefits to employees who experience injuries on the job. These benefits include payment for medical expenses, lost wages and vocational rehabilitation. However, not all claims are approved, and many employees find...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Month: April 2023
Single workplace injury or death can signal much larger problems
After any work-related illness or injury, reporting it to your employer is crucial. Not only will this affect your options for collecting workers' compensation to help you with recovery, but creating a record of an incident could shed light on a more pervasive issue...
Can I get laid off while I’m on FMLA leave?
Taking leave from work to care for a loved one or to welcome a new baby should be a time for workers to focus on their families. It should be an opportunity to care for those who need it without the pressures and stress of work or giving up their livelihood. In most...
What is fair and unfair when it comes to penalizing workers?
Any type of punishment at work can be embarrassing and upsetting. Depending on an employer's actions, your paycheck, benefits and reputation can take a hit if you face employment penalties. Knowing whether their actions are lawful can help you protect all these things...