Employment Law

Across Michigan, workers are being denied basic employment protections through misclassification. This happens when companies improperly label employees as "independent contractors." This practice costs workers minimum wage and overtime protections, workers'...

If an employer fires, disciplines or passes you over for an opportunity and their reasoning does not quite add up, you are not alone. Employers rarely admit to discrimination outright. Instead, they often point to a seemingly legitimate explanation. In many Michigan...

If you've ever felt uncomfortable sharing your previous salary during a job interview, you're not alone. Many Michigan workers face this awkward situation, wondering if a low past salary will limit their future earnings. To combat wage gaps and pay discrimination,...

You did the work, you perfected your skillset and you did everything you could to position yourself for that promotion. But then they gave the promotion to someone else. Not just anyone else, but someone you think isn’t as qualified or competent as you are. One thing...

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...

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...

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....

When a parent faces a chronic illness, your focus should remain on their health rather than your job security. Many Detroit workers worry that taking time for family care will lead to demotions or termination. Understanding how various leave regulations function can...

Many workers in Detroit have faced a frustrating reality. They were treated unfairly at work, but they waited too long to act. Perhaps you were fired or harassed, but when you finally looked at your employment contract, you saw a clause in the fine print. It stated...

Technically speaking, an employer usually has the right to cut an employee’s pay. There are some rules about how this can be done. For instance, the pay cut cannot apply to hours that the employee already worked, and it cannot be in violation of a standing employment...