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Most Michigan workers are probably aware that they have key rights in the workplace. However, many don't realize the extent of their rights, or the extent to which they can be protected, under employment law. One aspect of employment law that is often misunderstood is...
Many Michigan residents have undoubtedly dealt with a hostile workplace at some point in their working lives. In today's uncertain economy, many workplaces might be struggling to stay afloat and workers at all levels may understandably be on edge. Some may even remain...
Since 2004 teaching assistants employed by colleges and universities were denied the right to organize and belong to unions by the National Labor Relations Board. The NLRB is supposed to protect the right of employees to join, or refrain, from joining unions. How is...
What types of workplace discrimination exist - and are illegal - in the state of Michigan? This could be a question on the minds of many local workers these days, as jobs may be scarce and workplace conditions less than ideal. Knowing what types of discrimination...
Most people probably assume today's colleges and universities would be unlikely to be home issues such as sexual harassment, whistleblower claims and other high-profile incidents involving employment law. After all, colleges typically enjoy a reputation for being...
Harassment and discrimination are two things no worker should have to deal with. In today's economy, work can be a struggle for many and continued employment should not have to depend upon suffering through or tolerating illegal behavior. In the Michigan workplace,...
Most workers who are parents probably remember taking some time off of work when their new son or daughter arrived. Typically, pregnant woman take a certain time off, often 12 weeks, following the birth of a child; this time off is an entitlement for most Michigan...
The increases in overtime eligibility announced by the Department of Labor put more cash in the pockets of the middle class and expand the opportunity for employers to cheat. Wage theft is a major problem in this country. According to the Economic Policy Institute, it...
It seems like nowadays, those who are fortunate enough to have full-time jobs are putting in longer hours than ever. As a result, many in Michigan are likely to be concerned about wage and hour laws and whether or not they are receiving the correct amount of overtime...
Sex discrimination claims can often be very difficult to prove. Sometimes, these difficulties can cause trial courts to dismiss cases that deserve to be decided by a jury. In a case that arose out of an incident at VHS Detroit Receiving Hospital, the U.S. Circuit...