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Michigan Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1, 2023

Michigan Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1, 2023. It is important to note that there is litigation currently pending that may affect the above increases.

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 19 Dec 2022

Michigan Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1, 2023

Michigan Supreme Court Ensures Civil Right Protections for LGBTQ+ Community

The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that sexual orientation is a protected class under the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“Elliot-Larsen”).

By Tim Seeger

/ 28 Jul 2022

Michigan Supreme Court Ensures Civil Right Protections for LGBTQ+ Community

Women in the Workplace: Equal Pay Day 2022

This year, Equal Pay Day will be observed on March 15, 2022. This is the day that marks how far into the year women must work to earn what their male counterparts earned in the previous year. This translates to women earning only $0.83 on…

By Cheyenne Benyi

/ 7 Mar 2022

Women in the Workplace: Equal Pay Day 2022

The End to Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims is Near

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 Se

By Tim Seeger

/ 11 Feb 2022

The End to Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims is Near

Eavesdropping in Michigan, The Participant Exception, and One-Way Consent: Where do we stand and where are we going?

Michigan has historically been known as a one-way consent state. This means that only one person to a conversation, a participant, needs to consent to a conversations before recording the conversation. Said differently, if you are talking to another person, and you want to record…

By Tim Seeger

/ 17 Nov 2021

Eavesdropping in Michigan, The Participant Exception, and One-Way Consent: Where do we stand and where are we going?

Which is More Deadly: Work Injuries or Anesthesia Malpractice?

This seems like an easy answer – at first blush. More than one hundred and fifty million (150,000,000) Americans go to work every day, so jobsite accidents seem like a reasonable answer to this question. However, it’s not even close. It may be surprising to…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 2 Nov 2021

Which is More Deadly: Work Injuries or Anesthesia Malpractice?

Employees are Free to Speak: California Prohibits Non-Disclosure Agreements in Employment Settlements

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 Califor

By Tim Seeger

/ 18 Oct 2021

Employees are Free to Speak: California Prohibits Non-Disclosure Agreements in Employment Settlements

Your Employer Can Require You to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccination – With Exemptions

COVID-19 vaccinations are being administered to Americans nationwide. While many are saving their place in line to receive the vaccinations, others are wondering if their employer can mandate their employees receive the vaccine. The short answer is yes. However, there are some exemptions. To guide…

By Tim Seeger

/ 10 Feb 2021

Your Employer Can Require You to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccination – With Exemptions

Self-Employed, Other Contractors, Can Begin Applying for Expanded Unemployment in Michigan

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the CARES Act. This act provides for individual states to contract with the federal government to provide an additional $600 to individuals receiving unemployment and expands who is eligible for unemployment. You can read more about the unemployment…

By Tim Seeger

/ 11 Apr 2020

Self-Employed, Other Contractors, Can Begin Applying for Expanded Unemployment in Michigan

New Stimulus Package Broadens Unemployment Eligibility and Increases Amount Available

Congress just passed a Stimulus Package to inject around $2 trillion into the U.S. economy. President Trump is expected to sign it into effect later today. In order to help you understand what it means for you, your family, and your business, my colleague Daniel…

By Tim Seeger

/ 27 Mar 2020

New Stimulus Package Broadens Unemployment Eligibility and Increases Amount Available

New Federal Emergency Family Medical Leave due to Coronavirus

EXPANDED FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS I have previously addressed the new Emergency Paid Sick Leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act was signed on March 18, 2020. The act goes into effect “no later than 14 days” meaning…

By Tim Seeger

/ 26 Mar 2020

New Federal Emergency Family Medical Leave due to Coronavirus

THE WHO, WHAT AND WHY OF THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (“FMLA”)

As the COVID-19 virus (commonly known as “Coronavirus”) continues to remain at the forefront of public consciousness, workers have begun to take a much closer look at the leave available to them under the law. Many have turned to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”)…

By Tim Seeger

/ 20 Mar 2020

THE WHO, WHAT AND WHY OF THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (“FMLA”)