On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 27, 2020 | Firm News
Workers today have a broader range of definitions available for calling out discrimination in the workplace than ever before, yet the prevalence of discrimination is far from being eliminated. The Washington Post reported that over a million complaints have been filed...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 25, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination
When employers are guilty of committing workplace discrimination, they have violated a worker’s rights by treating them unequally on the basis of a class. Everyone is, in some way or another, part of a protected class. This is due to the fact that protected classes...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 23, 2020 | Retaliation
As it relates to the workplace, retaliation occurs when an employer responds negatively or takes direct action toward a person because that person made an official claim of violation or complaint against that employer. Note that you do not have to have been directly...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 21, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
We all like to think we would do the right thing, no matter what. But sometimes, feelings of intimidation or a desire not to “get involved” can stop us from speaking up when we witness something at work that appears to be against the law, or at least makes...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 15, 2020 | Firm News
Too many instances of workplace sexual harassment go unreported. If you are among those who never reported experiencing harassment, it may be because you have valid concerns about facing termination or retaliation. Unfortunately, many employees who choose to call...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 12, 2020 | Firm News
If you witness illegal acts committed by your employer or organization, you may feel conflict about what to do next. There may be a moral conflict between wanting to alert the authorities and fearing the loss of your job. Fortunately, Michigan’s whistleblower...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 10, 2020 | Firm News
Residents in Michigan may need to take time away from their jobs to attend to their own health needs or the health needs of a family member. Under the provisions of the federal government’s Family and Medical Leave Act, employees may qualify for leave without...
