Tim represents clients in the areas of Employment Law, Administrative Law, Family Law, Contracts, Business Litigation, Personal Injury, and Probate Law. Tim maintains a strong desire to help those in need.
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”)…
During these trying times with COVID-19, individuals getting sick, and employers closing doors it is important to know your rights for paid sick leave and the new executive orders put in place. Paid sick leave is time allotted by your employer to ensure employees are…
Michigan Paid Sick Leave The Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act took effect on March 29, 2019. Michigan law provides employees with paid sick leave. Paid sick leave is provided to certain “covered employees.” Michigan defines a covered employee as: An employee who works at least…
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…
Beginning January 1, 2020, Michigan employees will see an automatic increase in their pay statements. In the new year, Michigan employees will be guaranteed a minimum wage of $9.65 per hour. This is an increase from the previous $9.45 per hour employees were receiving after…
There has been a recent flurry of illnesses, and even deaths, related to vaping. There has been wide debate concerning the cause of the illness with many states, including Michigan, banning flavored liquids found in many vaping products. Many of these bans focus on vaping…
