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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...
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...
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...
Too many employers drop the ball when it comes to protecting workers' safety on the job. Some go as far as punishing employees who report safety issues or file workers' compensation claims. However, every worker deserves to feel safe at their job. It’s comforting to...
Politics. Religion. Social issues. These topics can spark heated debates anywhere, including the workplace. But what happens when these discussions occur on company time or using company equipment? Understanding your employer's policies on workplace communication is...