Employment Law

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...

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...