Federal laws extend numerous protections to workers. Workers have the right to minimum wage and overtime pay in many cases. They have the right to request medical accommodations if they have debilitating medical conditions. They can also ask to take unpaid leave in...
Sexual harassment in the workplace has been a consistent issue for decades. Although people are now more aware of on-the-job harassment, it still affects countless workers. Employees may experience a variety of different kinds of misconduct that affect their ability...
Pregnancy and childbirth come with a host of medical risks. Some women develop gestational diabetes and require an extended leave of absence from work. Others may have pre-eclampsia which leaves them largely restricted to bed in the last weeks of their pregnancy. Even...
Severance pay is not an automatic right for workers in Michigan. Employees, especially well-compensated white-collar professionals, often negotiate severance agreements when they first accept a new position with a business. That way, if they unexpectedly lose their...
Many professionals negotiate compensation packages that include paid leave benefits. If they want to take a vacation or have a medical issue, they can continue to receive pay for a certain amount of time. However, even the most generous paid leave package may only...
In the corporate landscape, workplace discrimination can manifest in various forms. While organizations have made significant strides in promoting diversity and inclusion, promotion discrimination remains a persistent issue. Promotion discrimination (also known as...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, commonly called the EEOC, is a federal agency established to enforce laws prohibiting workplace discrimination. The commission's primary objective is to help ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals...
Getting a job at a company is only the beginning of someone's professional development within an organization. As they establish a work history at a company, they can potentially move either into other departments or upward within their area of expertise. For example,...
Maybe you just started your new job, and the supervisor training you explains how everyone in the department handles their job responsibilities. Unfortunately, the process that they recommend to you technically violates the law. Perhaps you have been with the company...
Employees in Michigan have very specific rights when it comes to their wages. Employers must ensure they’re complying with all of these. Some employees may not know exactly what rights they have. Remembering these five points may help to ensure your rights are being...
