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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabling medical conditions from discrimination. The ADA applies to many different types of relationships, including employment arrangements. Under the ADA, professionals with disabling medical...
Sexual harassment can take many different forms in the workplace. In many cases, it is non-consensual conduct. This could include unwanted touching, for example, or lewd jokes made at someone else’s expense. The victim never wanted these things to happen and is being...
Workplaces thrive when professionalism, respect and accountability guide interactions. Yet an unspoken “boys club” culture can quietly undermine these values in many industries. This culture does not always involve overt acts of discrimination, but it often lays the...
Many professionals hurt on the job feel embarrassed. Even if what occurred was truly just an accident, they may worry that the incident reflects poorly on their professional capabilities. Some people avoid reporting incidents where they get hurt to their employers or...
Every employment position comes with certain performance expectations. Employees in manufacturing may need to hit certain productivity levels by processing a certain number of items per hour. Physicians may need to see a certain number of patients per day. Those in...
When companies break the law, workers suffer. Imagine working hard every day, only to find out that the company you had been working for has been stealing from you. This was the case for a group of Michigan truckers, represented by Miller Cohen, P.L.C., who recently...
Losing a job is devastating, especially when it happens suddenly and through no fault of your own. As companies continue to downsize and restructure, many workers in Michigan are facing the harsh reality of layoffs and reductions in force. While it is natural to feel...
Most employees have a right to take leave under very specific circumstances covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Several conditions must be met to qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under this act. These include: Employer must have 50 or more...
Concerns related to labor unions can occur in any industry. While unionization efforts often focus on those in blue-collar positions, many other workers may also require the support of a union. Sadly, some workers who do successfully unionize face job loss and other...
Workers in the Detroit area and across Michigan generally expect that their employers will treat them with dignity and abide by all state and federal workplace laws. Unfortunately, it is more common than people realize for businesses to engage in discriminatory...