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 […]
Can a Workers’ Compensation Claim Be Reopened If the Injury Worsens?
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’ […]
How Much Does a Wrongful Termination Lawyer Cost in Michigan?
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 […]
Can I Lose My Job if I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Michigan?
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’ […]
Is Wrongful Termination Difficult to Prove?
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 […]
How Long Can Your Employer Delay Pay in Michigan?
Employees count on payday to come as expected so they can pay their bills and meet other financial commitments. Not receiving your pay as scheduled can be a stressful experience that requires legal assistance. Michigan laws protect employees from employers who fail to pay them […]
How Michigan’s Minimum Wage Laws Protect Employees
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 […]
Can I File a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit if I Didn’t Report It?
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 […]
Should I Contact an Employment Lawyer Before I Quit My Job If I Plan to Sue?
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, […]
Can I Be Forced to Work Off the Clock?
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 […]
