Oakland County Employment Law Blog

A woman who worked at a McDonald's restaurant in the vicinity of Lansing, Michigan, describes alleged sexual harassment and threats of retaliation from her manager during her time of employment. She claims that she never received any training about how to counteract...

Many new hires sign employment contracts before starting work. Like other Michigan residents, you may wonder if a non-compete agreement is a fair addition to an employment contract.  What exactly is a non-compete agreement? According to FindLaw, this portion of an...

While running for president in the 2016 election, Bernie Sanders proposed an increase to the minimum wage. Since then, he has continued to highlight the fact that many Americans live on just the minimum wage and that it is not a livable wage. Many people laughed at...

Whether someone experiences mistreatment at their place of employment because of their age or as a result of their gender, discrimination of any kind if unacceptable and must be dealt with appropriately. However, disability discrimination can be particularly...

Few life events are more exciting than welcoming a new baby into your family. While you likely must plan for the stress that comes with motherhood, you should not have to worry about the health of your career. Though your employer should offer reasonable...

When people envision the typical sexual harassment victim, they may think of a young woman who is mistreated at her place of work. While many women are subjected to sexual harassment, it is important to remember that other people experience this as well. For example,...

In the business world, contract disputes are very common, and they may involve a number of different issues. In this write-up, we will examine some legal concerns that are directly related to employment agreements and factors that workers should consider if they find...

In a recent post on religious discrimination, we covered many issues related to those who experience mistreatment in the workplace because of what they believe. There are many other forms of discrimination, some of which can bring up unique concerns. For example, many...

Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of a person. In the U.S. and subsequently Michigan, there are regulations in place to prevent workers from unfair discrimination. Michigan law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public service, as...

For many people, their faith is a key part of their life, providing them with hope and inspiration. Unfortunately, religious beliefs can create challenges in certain instances, especially when one finds themselves surrounded by people who are hostile toward a...