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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

Tony Cutler, Former Candidate for Michigan State Congress and Public School Teacher, Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct of a Minor

Tony Cutler has been charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree, a Felony in the state of Michigan. Cutler is the current director of the Sault Ste.

By Tim Seeger

/ 20 May 2022

Tony Cutler, Former Candidate for Michigan State Congress and Public School Teacher, Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct of a Minor

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

Michigan Minimum Wage Increase in 2022

Beginning January 1, 2022, Michigan employees will see an automatic increase in their pay statements. In the new year, Michigan employees will be guaranteed a minimum wage of $9.87 per hour. This is an increase from the previous $9.65 per hour employees were receiving after…

By Tim Seeger

/ 6 Dec 2021

Updates on Rafaeli and Reclaiming Excess Funds from Property Tax Foreclosure Sales

In July of 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Rafaeli, LLC v Oakland County. The Rafaeli matter concerned a property tax foreclosure sale due to unpaid property taxes by Rafaeli. Following the sale, Oakland County retained the excess funds beyond the…

By Tim Seeger

/ 2 Dec 2021

Updates on Rafaeli and Reclaiming Excess Funds from Property Tax Foreclosure Sales

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?

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

Does Your Insurance Company Owe You Money For COVID-19 Business Interruption?

COVID-19 has placed a substantial strain on businesses around the country. Although programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program have helped ease the financial stress for some businesses, many are still enduring enormous financial losses. While federal and state governments continue to look fo

By Tim Seeger

/ 27 Apr 2020

Does Your Insurance Company Owe You Money For COVID-19 Business Interruption?

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