On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | May 12, 2020 | Firm News
Politics is one area where people hold strong opinions. Discussing politics can lead to heated discussions and even arguments. While some of your beliefs have strict protection, such as religious beliefs, political beliefs are different. The National Law Review...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 30, 2020 | Firm News
Recently, you received a blow to your psyche in the form of an unexpected termination. You felt so blindsided that you did not stop to think about the finer details of your employer’s decision. Now, you wonder about the legality of your termination. To help you...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Firm News
Have you ever been in a situation in which your employer requested or required that you wear makeup? If so, you may wonder if your employer acted within the bounds of the law. The answer may be yes if you are a woman. According to Chron.com, employers have the legal...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 24, 2020 | Firm News
Issues of racial discrimination are not as clear cut as some people may believe. Learning about what constitutes mistreatment based on race or ethnicity is important for anyone partaking in the hiring process. Title VII One of the most important laws that deal with...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 15, 2020 | Firm News
Sexual harassment at work can create a hostile work environment that affects everyone beyond the immediate victim. If you witness someone sexually harassing a co-worker, you should do something about it. How you react can affect what happens in the future and how the...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 9, 2020 | Firm News
A minimum wage and overtime wage is set by the Fair Labor Standard Act for all people who work in the United States. Additionally, the Michigan Workforce Opportunity Wage Act sets the minimum wage for people who work in Michigan. Despite these two entities setting...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 2, 2020 | Firm News
Michigan workplaces often have a wide variety of employees. The working class is full of all genders, sex, ethnicity, races and ages. Each state has laws in place to protect certain groups from discrimination as well. Unfortunately, these laws are not always enough...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
Your employment contract contains a number of provisions that could affect how you resolve a dispute with your employer. One of these provisions may include a forum selection clause. It is important you know whether your contract has this clause, since it may mandate...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Firm News
At any given time, a person working in their professional capacity may come to glean information or witness an event that crosses either an ethical or a legal line. It is at these times that people must make critical choices. One choice they have is to remain silent...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Firm News
When taking on employment, it is important to understand the policy surrounding lunch breaks and rest periods at your job. You may be wondering what is required under Michigan law. The reality is that if you are over the age of 18, there is no state-based requirement...
