On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are many people who leave their jobs in Michigan. Some people may quit for various reasons such as receiving a better job offer from other companies, the schedule no longer works for them, differences that cannot be worked out with managers and other reasons....
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lt. Twana Powell was the head of internal affairs for the Michigan State Police for 25 years and worked on numerous high-profile cases. She worked to investigate judges, mayors, and police officers. She was the first woman in that position and was in charge of cases...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Employees in Michigan and elsewhere notice various acts and conduct in the work environment. While many of them are in line with what is expected in the work place, others may fall short or even cross legal and ethical lines. An employee observing or finding evidence...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
For many in Michigan, holding on to a job in this unpredictable environment is more critical than ever. Those fortunate enough to work in businesses that have survived the recent global crises may feel especially grateful to have a steady paycheck. To receive notice...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sexual harassment is a very serious problem both here in Michigan and across the United States. Many people are taking to social media and the street and speaking up about this societal menace; if you are a victim of sexual harassment it is only natural that you...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a disabled Michigan resident, you likely already know that per the Americans with Disabilities Act, neither your employer nor any potential employer can discriminate against you based on your disability. And if the employer employs 15 or more employees, (s)he must...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
As an employee in Michigan, federal laws protect you from unfair treatment at work. Going to work should never be a traumatic event, and your employer should ensure that no one violates your rights to a safe workplace. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you discover your employer is doing something illegal or something that could harm you and your fellow workers in Michigan, then you have the right to report it to the proper authorities. Many times, people fear doing this, though. They do not want to lose their...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
What constitutes harassment in a Michigan workplace may include any conditions or conduct that you might find offensive or intimidating. When an African-American employee found a looped rope hanging from the ceiling at a Chrysler Ram pickup assembly plant in Sterling...
On behalf of Batey Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
While Senator Bernie Sanders ran for president in the 2016 elections, one of his main promises was to raise the minimum wage. The proposal received strong criticism as being unfeasible and an unnecessary burden on the American people. Then, came 2018. Many politicians...
