Employment Law

That non-compete agreement you signed years ago might feel like a roadblock if you are getting a new job. This legal document is designed to limit where you can work after you leave your current position and protect valuable data. In Michigan, these agreements are...

When a company offers a severance package, you can be torn between feeling upset about being let go and reassured by the promise of severance pay and temporarily continuing benefits. And it can feel stressful to then be asked to sign a legally binding contract...

Returning to the workplace after welcoming a new child is a tremendous transition, emotionally and professionally. However, workplace policies and the PUMP Act should make it a little easier for nursing parents to adjust without sacrificing their health or  child’s...

Every time you start a nursing shift at a Michigan hospital, you carry the weight of your professional license and the safety of your patients. That balance is disrupted when a supervisor pressures you to follow a directive that puts your clinical judgment at odds...

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...