U.S. Department of Labor Issues a Final Rule on the Determination of Independent Contractor Status
On January 10, 2024, to become effective March 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule on the determination of...
EEOC Revises Covid-19 Testing Guidance for Employers
Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, the EEOC has provided guidance about many employment related issues involving Covid-19. On July 12,...
New Michigan Minimum Wage Increase
On January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Michigan will increase to $9.87 per hour. This is a 22-cent increase from the current rate of...
Important Employment Law Update Regarding Statute of Limitations Waivers
On January 15, 2021, in Thompson v Fresh Products LLC, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee cannot waive the statutory...
Executive Order 2020-36 Prohibits Adverse Action Against Employees Who Stay Home
On April 3, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-36, (Protecting Workers Who Stay Home, Stay Safe When They Are Sick). This...
Can my employer fire me without warning?
Many employment contracts state an employee can be fired without “just cause” or notice. This is called “at-will” employment, which is...
Types of Workplace Discrimination
What is workplace discrimination, and what constitutes discrimination against employees or job applicants? Employment discrimination...