November 14, 2024
Worker’s compensation is a system designed to assist workers who have become sick or injured at work. The Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Act is regulated by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Despite laws preventing employers from firing employees who file for workers’ […]
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
The employment law landscape in Michigan can often feel like a complex maze, especially for employees facing workplace issues. With a noticeable rise in employment-related lawsuits, it is crucial for Michigan workers to understand their rights and the legal avenues available to them. This blog […]
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
When an employee is mistreated at work, their natural instinct is often to quit their job as soon as possible. That’s true whether they’ve been harassed, discriminated against, or denied payment or benefits. But when an employee plans to sue their employer for their mistreatment, […]
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Employees count on payday to come as expected so they can pay their bills and meet other financial commitments on time. Not receiving your paycheck as scheduled can be a stressful experience that may set off a chain reaction of missed payments that may require […]
Read MoreDecember 07, 2023
Dealing with a workplace injury can be tough, and the last thing you need is the added stress of job insecurity. In Michigan, workers’ compensation is designed to cushion the financial blow that can accompany a workplace injury, allowing you to focus on healing. In […]
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Both Michigan and U.S. federal employment laws require employers to provide their workers with certain rights and privileges to protect their well-being and safety. These rights include protections against discrimination, wage protections, and contract rights, in addition to others. When an employee’s legal rights are […]
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Whether verbal, physical, or visual, sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that harms many people across the country. It creates a hostile work environment and prevents victims from performing their duties effectively. If you suffer sexual harassment at work, you may be […]
Read MoreMarch 14, 2023
After a workers’ compensation claim closes, some jobsite injury victims may experience new or worsening symptoms that were not present when they initially filed for workers’ compensation. In these cases, a workers’ compensation claim may be eligible to be reopened. Our team of Michigan workers’ […]
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
While an attorney can help you recover damages if you’ve been illegally fired, most people are reluctant to seek legal representation. Hiring a lawyer can be expensive, and losing your job means you may not have the means to pay for legal counsel, whether you […]
Read MoreNovember 14, 2022
Worker’s compensation is a system designed to assist workers who have become sick or injured at work. The Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Act is regulated by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Despite laws preventing employers from firing employees who file for workers’ […]
Read MoreOctober 10, 2022
Despite being relatively common, many employees who suffer wrongful termination never get the restitution they deserve. This is mainly due to the complex laws surrounding illegal vs. legal termination. In many cases, employers use the complexity of labor laws to cover up their misconduct, making […]
Read MoreFebruary 07, 2022
In recent years, the #MeToo movement has brought attention to sexual harassment at work and how it affects workers’ lives. About 40% of women and 16% of men say they were sexually harassed at work, a figure unchanged since the 1980s. However, 99.8% of people […]
Read MoreJanuary 03, 2022
Michigan’s minimum wage laws are the state’s way of creating a fair balance between the rights and duties of its employers and employees. Your employer is legally obligated to pay you the wage rate set out by your state. The wage rate is typically adjusted […]
Read MoreOctober 18, 2021
If there’s one thing most American workers have in common, it’s the pressure from their employers to be as productive as possible. In some cases, they’re even asked to do work outside of their normal work hours. For example, many retail and food and beverage […]
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2021
Several state and federal laws protect workers from sexual harassment. Sadly, laws themselves aren’t enough to prevent workplace sexual harassment, though they do offer workers legal recourse when they’ve been harassed at work. Every worker needs to know that they have a right to a […]
Read MoreAugust 16, 2021
Most truckers work hard and have responsibilities unlike those of any other worker. Over the past few decades, a truck driver’s workload has increased while the pay and benefits have steadily declined. One of the biggest factors fueling this change is the misclassification of truckers. […]
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