The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that sexual orientation is a protected class under the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“Elliot-Larsen”). This decision means that members of the LGBTQ+ community cannot be discriminated against in housing, employment, and other facets of life due to their sexual…
The Federal government has all but finalized a bill that would exclude claims of sexual harassment and/or assault from mandatory arbitration stemming from employment agreements. On February 7, 2022, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 4445 with bipartisan support. On February 10, 2022, The Senate…
The California legislature has now completely repealed non-disclosures clauses contained in settlement agreement for claims arising out of any workplace harassment or discrimination. This new legislation will have sweeping affects in California, and could affect employees who work outside of California for employers with ties…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has various changes to its requirements when a pandemic is declared. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has provided a breakdown of the ADA, how the ADA treats general disabilities, and the changes that occur under the ADA…
These are new and concerning times for many of Americans. We have seen the closures of schools and work-places resulting in many needing income and/or childcare. In order to help alleviate the stresses, Michigan has expanded coverage, and the amount one can receive, for unemployment…
As early as 2014, numerous Sparrow officials knew of Dr. Allard’s misconduct, abhorrent behavior, and unsanitary medical practices. In 2014 Carson Hospital received complaints against Dr. Raymond Allard’s conduct. A surgical assistant who had a long time relationship with Dr. Allard was discharged from employment…
No doubt about it, weight is a sensitive subject but also the primary focus of so many people in the U.S. Evidenced by the enormous amount of money we spend on diets and weight loss foods, we are...
Michigan needs new leadership in Lansing. We can’t always pick when the time is right to do something. Sometimes the time picks you. The time is now for Michigan Senator and Senate...
President Barack Obama came to Michigan the day before the Republican-led State of Michigan government undid over 100 years of labor by the “working class.” Only Obama really...
Michigan Radio Newsroom’s Cyndy Canty spoke with Bridget Mary McCormack recently in their continuing coverage of the Michigan Supreme Court race. McCormack is the associate dean for...
