In theory, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is supposed to ban child labor, create a 40-hour workweek, and set the standards for minimum wage. Established in 1939, this law counters rampant workplace abuse. Unfortunately, nearly a century later, the FLSA does not...
As of December 1, 2016, the United States DOL (Department of Labor) has created new regulations regarding eligibility for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. More than four million employees who were previously ineligible for overtime pay will now become...
One of the biggest potential problems for employees is a hostile work environment. There are several factors that contribute to a hostile workplace, including poor management, rude coworkers, little or no benefits, and lack of recognition. These and other issues can...
A skilled Michigan wrongful termination attorney will warn you that simply because the email you sent from your desk was not directed to your employer, that does not mean that he or she can’t see it. It is a common practice for businesses to put into place corporate...
Michigan employment attorneys can help you ensure the Internet doesn’t torpedo your employment case before it starts. If you plan to pursue a discrimination case against your employer, we can help you present yourself and your case in the best light possible....
When you are engaged in a lawsuit with your employer or former employer, there are strategies the employer’s defense attorney will use in the case. Your Michigan employment attorney is aware of these tactics and will explain them to you while combating them. Who...
