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One-size-fits-all is more of a fantasy than a reality. This sizing on just about anything is misleading. People are unique and their unique situation demands for differences, sometimes different sizes and sometimes different approaches. People...

Many people with disabilities experience difficulty in their workplaces. Most times, they face challenges in being held to the same standard as their co-workers who do not have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities as protected by the American...

Work, tools, equipment, and buildings should be available and accessible to everyone.  This idea is not new, in fact, it is the law. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) calls for measures to be taken by businesses to provide reasonable...

No one plans on getting injured. Accidents happen and can have a drastic impact on your life. No matter where this injury occurred, you will need to adapt to your new life. Fortunately, there are legal protections for people seeking personal injury...

Challenging a rule or a law is important. It is through questioning authority that individuals ensure the laws or rules are just. Citizens in the U.S. elect officials to represent their views and opinions by enacting laws that will support and...

At this point, we have been into the Coronavirus pandemic for several months now. Most people have even gotten used to the stay at home guidelines imposed here in Michigan and in many other states. However, the rules continue to change. It can be...

Peoples’ lives have had to change due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Companies across the world and country have had to shut their doors, reduce services, change services, switch to remote work, and make various other changes.  You may...

One way to succeed in business comes by making yourself indispensable. This approach is great for job security and for getting you the best possible work environment including compensation and benefits. However, business owners react to employing...

Imagine landing your dream job - great responsibility, pay, and perks. Things go well for a while, but then you suddenly receive notice that you will be terminated. No matter your circumstances, losing a job is incredibly stressful. Losing your job...

In today’s complex business world, there are many classifications of employment status. Employers use different options for their workforce to employ the right person for the right job at the right time for the right extent of time....

You may have heard the following names:  Christopher Wylie (Cambridge Analytica and Facebook privacy violations) Sherron Watkins (helped expose Enron Corps for lies and fraud) Codename Deepthroat or Mark Felt (exposed the...

Getting a new job is an exciting experience. There is both the stress and thrill of presenting your past accomplishments while outlining your professional goals, passions, and drives. Taking a new job leads to planning out new opportunities. There...

The workplaces in American changed in 1990 with the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Through this law, employers got legal codes for how they need to treat their disabled employees while employees officially gained secure...

The federal mandate, known as the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, helps bridge workers’ employment and health needs for the individual and their family. Lawmakers designed this legislation to require employers to allow their employees...

Starting a new job is an exciting time full of new opportunities for growth and learning. The challenges that come with learning a new set of processes and approaches help an individual to become more agile and capable of new skills. However,...

A job interview is stressful enough without considering the negotiation step before accepting an offer. The more research you do ahead of time about the company and the market, the better of a position you will have. Make sure to include the...

A non-compete agreement or contract is a standard business practice in many industries. A judge must consider each contract individually based on several factors. Below we compiled the essential information you need to know before signing a...

Federal law orders employers to pay minimum wage, plus time and a half for work done past 40 hours, according to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The 21st century has rife with claims of unpaid wages. In 2018, the Wage and Hour...

  Working should give one a sense of accomplishment and build professional abilities. However, a job should also provide an income. When employers fail to provide wages at the previously agreed upon rate, employees have been left without...

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...