Labor & Employment Law

What to Know About State and Federal Whistleblower Protection Laws

What to Know About State and Federal Whistleblower Protection Laws

It’s not uncommon for employees who witness or have knowledge of wrongful activity in their workplaces to … Continue Reading

DOL Update: Various Exemptions to Overtime Requirements

DOL Update: Various Exemptions to Overtime Requirements

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor … Continue Reading

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Governor Snyder Signs Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Sick Leave into Law

Governor Rick Snyder recently signed into law two initiatives that the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives … Continue Reading

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Tipped Employees, Dual Jobs, and Tip Credits

It can be a struggle to determine the appropriate calculation of wages for tipped employees. Under the … Continue Reading

How Employer Policies Impact Terminations

Whether an employee is leaving for personal reasons or is being fired for cause, managing an employee’s … Continue Reading

Legal Considerations When Engaging a Caregiver for Your Aging Parents

As our parents age, many of us will face the need to hire a caregiver for all … Continue Reading

Refusal to Hire Based on Positive Pre-Employment Marijuana Screening

Soon after the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) was enacted ten years ago, questions arose about medical … Continue Reading

New Proposals Would Amend Michigan’s Recently Enacted Minimum Wage Law

In September 2018, Michigan lawmakers adopted a proposed ballot measure that would require employers to increase the … Continue Reading

Michigan Legislature Approves Minimum Wage Increase & Paid Sick Leave

Lawmakers in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives passed two initiatives in September 2018 that appear … Continue Reading

Does a Workplace No-Fault Attendance Policy Violate the FMLA?

“No-fault” attendance policies have become common in many workplaces, especially in large companies with multiple locations. These … Continue Reading

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