No worker should suffer mistreatment on the job. Unfortunately, employees across Michigan face sexual harassment from their bosses and coworkers every day. Not only does this misconduct make work an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous place to be, but it also...
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Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
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Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Employment Law
Can working too much make people sick?
When people think about work-related illnesses, they might think about getting the flu from co-workers or suffering toxic exposure to harmful substances. However, a recent report from the World Health Organization notes that work itself could also be making some...
What makes an accommodation ‘unreasonable’?
Employees with a disability have the right to request accommodations that enable them to perform a job's essential functions. Unfortunately, some employers will deny an accommodation, claiming it is not reasonable. To know whether this is a valid defense or not,...
Documentary highlights challenges still faced by working women
Women in the workplace have come a long way since the 1970s, or have they? Gender discrimination continues to exist for women while on the job. Passed over for promotions, undervalued, underpaid, sexual harassment and racial discrimination are just some of the...
Can a company dress code be discriminatory?
Yes, in some circumstances, even a neutral-sounding dress code could be discriminatory. There is a possibility that a certain dress code could violate federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination based on national origin, religion or disability. According to the...
Can men be fired when they have children?
“You shouldn’t have a kid,” said Steven’s co-worker at Disney. He wasn’t the only one to comment. When Steven returned from his two weeks of paternity leave, he was fired. He sued, but a federal court dismissed his case. The reason? The court said the firing didn’t...
Study: Wage theft increases during recession
Many Americans have struggled over the past several months due to the coronavirus pandemic as millions have lost their jobs, businesses have shuttered, and many families face eviction as they are unable to make rent or mortgage payments. A new study says many of those...
I’m on FMLA leave. Do I get my old job back when I return?
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually. The purpose of this leave can be: To care for a serious health condition that keeps you from working To care for an immediate...
Sexual harassment comes in many forms: Speak out
When you're dealing with a peer's or superior's unwanted advances, it can be hard to want to do your work. You might feel scared, angry or frustrated by the situation. It can be embarrassing not to be able to put a stop to the behaviors that are bothering you. Whether...
Watch out for these 3 signs of discrimination
It's not always easy to find out if you're being discriminated against or if your supervisor or coworkers simply don't like you. When someone doesn't like you, they may not treat you fairly, and it may have nothing to do with how you look or other aspects about you....