What happens in the workplace when employment decisions are made based on someone’s characteristics rather than their skill and ability? For instance, what happens when someone is fired simply because of the color of their skin? Many feel that employees have no rights in Michigan […]
Can I Be Fired For Reporting My Employer?
JImagine being in a workplace where there are potentially unsafe conditions. Perhaps there are numerous violations of health codes, or there are instances when sexual harassment may be taking place. What do you do? Many people would be quick to report the situation to the […]
What Is Wrongful Termination?
Many people believe that because Michigan is an “at-will” work state that employers do not need a specific reason to terminate employment and can fire an employee for any reason at all. However, there are exceptions where an employee may file a wrongful termination lawsuit. […]
Is Verbal Harassment The Same As Physical Harassment?
In the workplace, there are different types of sexual harassment that someone may experience. These are all unfortunate, but do they have the same impact on the victim? The two main forms of sexual harassment are both bad, but they have significantly different long-term effects […]
Who Can Be Responsible For Workplace Sexual Harassment?
In the workplace, suffering from any kind of sexual harassment can be a daunting experience. You may be unaware of your rights and you may not even know that you’re being harassed. However, there are some situations that you should understand in order to know […]
What Constitutes Sexual Harassment At Work?
Experiencing something as serious as sexual harassment in the workplace should never be tolerated. Unfortunately, it does happen, and when it does, those affected should know whether or not they’ve been a victim and what they can do to move forward. Here are the different […]
Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: Why It Should Never Be Tolerated
Imagine going into your place of work, a place where you should feel safe, and experiencing a situation in which all trust you have is violated. Unfortunately, countless people experience this exact scenario and are victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. It is one […]
How Does Employee Classification Play A Role In Wage And Hour Disputes?
Employees in various workplaces are classified in a manner that dictates how they may be paid and the benefits to which they are entitled. For some, this could mean the individual is an employee of the company. For others, though, they may be classified as […]
Why Would An Employer Hold Back Pay From An Employee?
When an employer and employee enter into a contract, both sides have expectations of the other that dictate the working relationship. Employers expect employees to complete the job and work the proper number of hours. Employees expect to be paid for the hours they work. […]
What Are Wage And Hour Disputes?
Employees work day in and day out and expect to earn the wages they are promised as a part of their employment. Unfortunately, for several different reasons, there are times when employers may not pay their employees full wages. As a result, the employee may […]
