Health care workers are essential employees in the Detroit area and in these uncertain times are considered by many to be true heroes. However, it is important that health care workers who often work multiple long shifts every week understand when they should receive...
Our state’s employment law includes both state and federal laws that protect workers from discrimination. These laws allow those that have been discriminated against a pathway to compensation and justice. Unfortunately, discrimination is not always easy to spot as...
Despite all of the attention that it has gotten in the media recently, sexual harassment continues to plague workplaces. All too often, men and women are subjected to degrading behavior that leaves them feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable in their places of...
There are many Detroit area residents who are familiar with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA allows an employee to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for themselves or a loved one. Employees typically take FMLA to care for themselves, a spouse or...
Workplace age discrimination is unlawful under federal law and under Michigan state law. Age discrimination protects employees and prospective employees over the age of 40 from being discriminated against in the hiring process and during their employment. For...
In Michigan, discrimination against pregnant women is one of the most insidious types of workplace treatment. Not only does it harm the health of the mother during a critical time, but it can also hurt the well-being of the baby. Pregnancy discrimination is...
In Michigan, sexual harassment is illegal under both state and federal law, meaning that employees who are subjected to sexual harassment at work can pursue a legal claim against their employer and/or the actual harasser. Before filing a government claim or a lawsuit,...
An economist working at the University of Buffalo recently expressed the opinion that older women should receive a distinct designation in the workforce that is based on both their age and gender. This news has caught the attention of Michigan residents who are...
People that are employed or looking for work in Michigan are protected from multiple types of discrimination, including national origin discrimination. Employers may not make hiring decisions based on national origin, and legal protection against such discrimination...
The recent growth in the digital marketplace has presented new opportunities for working at home in Michigan. These teleworking positions are usually given to people considered to have superior computer skills. Due to ageism and broad assumptions about older workers,...
