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...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Month: February 2026
What constitutes age discrimination in Michigan?
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...
Bargaining basics every Michigan union member should know
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...
When off-color jokes turn into harassment
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....
