Those in Michigan who are subjected to harassment in the workplace should feel comfortable in their ability to inform their employers of the issue without fear of retaliation. This is their right. Sadly, there are those who do the right thing and report the problem...
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Employment Law
Sadly, employment disputes over FMLA benefits happen
Certain family events may require one to take a leave of absence from work in order to tend to the matter. According to federal laws, the ability to do so is a right, under the proper circumstances. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which was passed in 1993,...
Former Wells Fargo employee files wrongful termination lawsuit
Whether one resides in Michigan or elsewhere, failing to act on a supervisor's request when one feels what is being asked is wrong should not be reason to lose one's job. Unfortunately, for a woman in another state, her refusal to participate allegedly led to her...
Lawsuits can be filed over wage-and-hour employment disputes
Sadly, there are many Michigan residents who are not properly compensated for their time on the job. Wage and hours employment disputes are common, particularly in certain industries. For example, in another state, a restaurant owner is currently being sued for...
The basics of an employment contract
There are two "kinds" of employment, at-will, and contract. At-will employment means that either you or your employer can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any reason. While most employers will treat their employees as "at-will" most employers...