Employment Law

Pregnancy brings many changes, and regular prenatal appointments are part of keeping both you and your baby healthy. But what happens when your work schedule clashes with these necessary visits? Michigan law offers several protections to ensure you don’t have to...

Successful professionals generally want to see their employers do well, as their income and job security depend on the company’s performance. They don’t want to make choices that could damage the company’s revenue or reputation. Unfortunately, some employees find...

Your first paycheck from your new job in Michigan does not pay you nearly as much as you expected. Part of the reason for this is that there are deductions from your paycheck, such as those for tax purposes. But that is not the whole issue. Instead, you find that your...

One of your co-workers approaches you on Friday as the workday wraps up. They say that they have enjoyed getting to know you in a work environment and wonder if you would like to go out to dinner with them over the weekend. You politely turn them down, but you find...

Living with a disabling medical condition can create a variety of challenges for individuals. They may need special vehicles or housing accommodations to ensure their safety. They may also require support from their employers to effectively perform job tasks without...

You show up early. You work hard. You follow the rules. Still, you notice that your boss talks over you in meetings but listens to others. You don’t get invited to key projects. Someone “jokes” about your name, clothing or culture again. Maybe you've even been passed...

For many job seekers in Michigan, finding a decent job is complicated by a criminal charge or conviction in their past. Criminal background checks may be standard practice for many employers. However, if a company's policy against hiring job applicants with criminal...

Workplace safety is a critical issue that affects everyone, especially in industries where physical labor is involved. Recently, we discussed efforts in the construction industry to improve safety on our blog. However, many workplaces remain hazardous. A recent case...

Imagine this: Your boss calls you into their office and tells you that you are being transferred. Maybe it's to another location, another department or another role. What does it mean? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? In Michigan, understanding your rights as an...