Every worker deserves full and fair payment of their wages. Unfortunately, too many employers do not fulfill their duty to compensate their workers properly. If your employer underpaid you or failed to pay you altogether for any hours you have worked, you should know...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Employment Law
Does My Employee Handbook Interfere With My Rights?
It’s your first day on the job and the employer hands you a copy of the employee handbook to review. Maybe they leave you with a copy; maybe they don’t. You’re happy to be employed and you are ready to get to work—the employee handbook is the last thing on your...
Are you an exempt or nonexempt employee? Why does it matter?
Entering the workforce or starting a new job can be both stressful and exciting. You'll need to learn a lot about your role, employer and responsibilities, but another thing you want to be sure you understand is what type of employee you are: exempt or nonexempt?...
Sexual harassment more common in these capacities
No occupation or industry is immune to sexual harassment complaints. However, some people are more likely to experience harassment on the job than others for a few reasons, which we explore below. Industries with higher incidents of harassment Some workplaces where...
What protection does Michigan law give to whistleblowers?
Sometimes you learn something about the company you work for that you’d feel wrong keeping to yourself. We’re not talking gossip, but proof that they are breaking the law, defrauding the taxpayer or endangering lives. You may be wary of reporting your employer to the...
What rights do I have if my employer reduces my wages?
Michigan workers are often worried about their wages and making sure their employer is adhering to the law when paying them. Hourly workers tend to be the most vulnerable to employer wrongdoing, but this kind of thing can happen to anyone regardless of their income...
Red flags to watch for in an employment contract
So, you have a job offer and are ready to accept - Congratulations! First, however, your new employer asks you to sign an employment contract. It might sound like it's a routine document but these agreements could contain some common red flags that ultimately work...
Steps to take after a wrongful termination
Losing a job is upsetting, but if the termination also violates your rights as a Michigan employee, you could have legal options to remedy the situation. Knowing what steps to take after a wrongful discharge can be essential. Collect Paperwork and Correspondence...
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...
Codified legislation protects Michigan LGBTQ workers
Members of the LGBTQ community in Michigan know all too well that they face harassment and discrimination on the job more than many other people. Fortunately, recent court rulings and legal interpretations have extended protections for LGBTQ workers against workplace...