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Sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, is a form of sexual discrimination. The Act is applicable to those companies, including state and local governments and agencies, that have 15 or more employees. Sexual harassment results when your...
Often times employers are less than enthusiastic when they find out that an employee has reported violations to an established agency. Termination of that employee is generally the result. Fortunately, for those who have been the victim of unlawful termination, the...
The United States, unlike Europe, is an "at will" country which means that employers are free to hire and fire at will. Similarly, workers are free to apply and quit at will. The only restrictions are a handful of minimum anti-discrimination statutes and their...
Age discrimination can happen on both sides of the scale, to both young and old alike. In general, employers are not permitted to hire, fire, promote, demote or calculate wages based upon an employee's age. Unfortunately, determining whether a employer's decision was...
Even in the 21st century, women still face a number of workplace discrimination issues and being treated differently due to pregnancy is one of them. This type illegal action occurs when a woman, whether as an employee or applicant for a job, is treated unfavorably...
At-will employment means an employer can terminate one's employment for any reason, without notice or justification. Under Michigan state law, it is assumed that a worker is an at-will employee unless he or she has previously signed an agreement with the employer...
When it comes to some topics many choose not to discuss in the workplace, among the three most popular are politics, finances and religion. Given that this is a country that was founded on religious freedom; many relish in the ability to choose how involved they want...
If you run a small business, it's inescapable: you're going to need to draft contracts. At the very least, you'll need contracts when you hire employees. It's just part of doing business. It's a good thing, actually, because it ensures that you're protected in case an...
If you've been following the news over the last months, you've probably seen that Wells Fargo has landed in hot water over some questionable sales practices. To meet unrealistic sales goals set by the bank, its employees had allegedly been signing up consumers for...
If about nothing else, perhaps the most common concerns the Michigan Department of Labor receives regular calls about has to do with state law regarding unpaid overtime. While Michigan law clearly establishes certain guidelines by which some employees are entitled to...