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Congratulations to Cary McGehee, who was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law -- Class of 2019 The honorees have made outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Michigan and set an example for other lawyers.  The...

  Michigan is fortunate enough to have a diverse population with residents and visitors who bring distinct backgrounds and identities to our state. Many laws protect our residents from workplace discrimination. The Elliott-Larsen Civil...

Discrimination and harassment lawsuits used to be the most common types of employment lawsuits. Recently, however, the most common type of lawsuits filed against employers are wage and hour claims. Thus, it is essential to understand your rights and...

Employment agreements, or employment contracts, outline the exact nature of a person’s relationship to the company they will work for. While these employment agreements do hold up as contracts, it’s important to understand just how...

Are you stuck on determining whether your termination was legitimate or illegitimate? In most organizations, an employer can fire a worker at any time with or without a valid reason. However, in some instances, the "at will" isn't...

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that should be addressed immediately if you are a victim yourself. Sexual harassment can include lewd comments, bribery, or in severe situations, even physical assault. When you are a victim of...

While gender equality advocacy campaigns have been on the rise in the recent past, there are still some instances of gender discriminations. Workplace discrimination cases make up a majority of these gender discrimination incidences. Needless to...

In most cases, employment is ‘at will,’ meaning that the employee can be dismissed for any reason or for no reason as long as the reason for dismissal is not illegal. If the termination is found to be illegal, it’s referred to as...

Wrongful termination is both bad business and moral outrage. The moment an employee thinks that he/she can’t trust an employer, they stop being honest and giving their best when completing duties assigned to them. This will deprive the company...

When a person grows older and reaches a certain age, they are seen as inferior and are often excluded in certain activities such as birthdays parties. Things get aggravated in the workplace when other young adults are hired to replace the old ones...

If you’ve recently been laid off, you may be asking yourself whether you have any claims to make against your former boss since most of the fired workers usually don’t have a case against their former employer. As an employee, it’s...

Sexual harassment is among the leading forms of workplace harassment. Although cases of sexual harassment are mostly reported by women, men are affected as well. Sexual harassment can be defined as unwelcome sexual requests, advances and physical or...

"A coworker made a lewd proposition to you at a promotional event for a product that your team has been working on. It’s not the first time this coworker has made you uncomfortable with sexual innuendos and other bad behavior at work....

"From race discrimination to sexual harassment and fair housing rights violations, if you believe you have been the victim of a civil rights violation, you most likely have questions about your situation and your options....

Every day, American citizens are accused of crimes that they did not commit. Sometimes, they’re even convicted of them. In this frustrating time, it may seem like you’re screaming and no one can hear your pleas for innocence. Attorneys...

The workplace should feel like a safe space for each and every employee. Aside from home, a person’s job is where they spend the majority of their time. You’ve worked hard to get to your position and you’re entitled to your right...

As an American citizen, your civil rights are the basic human rights granted to you by the U.S. Constitution. Although, these rights have evolved and expanded over time through subsequent amendments, statutes, regulations and judicial...

If you feel like you’ve experienced unfair treatment at work due to your age, you’re not alone. In fact, studies show that as many as 2 in 3 individuals over the age of 45 have experienced some form of age discrimination. Although most...

Victims of workplace sexual harassment have been breaking their silence and telling their intensely personal stories—stories they have kept locked away for fear of the shame and humiliation that unfairly plagues the victims but not the...

Who listens when the whistle blows?   WPA cases don’t always involve a firing By: Michigan Lawyers Weekly -  Agenique Smiley in News Stories September 21, 2016  MCL §15.62 of Michigan’s...