Labor & Employment Law

It’s not uncommon for employees who witness or have knowledge of wrongful activity in their workplaces to be hesitant about reporting such activity for fear … Continue Reading

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for many workers in the private sector … Continue Reading

Governor Rick Snyder recently signed into law two initiatives that the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives passed in September 2018 ahead of the November … Continue Reading

It can be a struggle to determine the appropriate calculation of wages for tipped employees. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers may take … Continue Reading

Whether an employee is leaving for personal reasons or is being fired for cause, managing an employee’s separation is one of the essential functions of … Continue Reading

Soon after the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) was enacted ten years ago, questions arose about medical cannabis and the employer-employee relationship. One pressing question … Continue Reading

In September 2018, Michigan lawmakers adopted a proposed ballot measure that would require employers to increase the minimum wage and provide workers with paid leave. … Continue Reading

Lawmakers in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives passed two initiatives in September 2018 that appear to benefit Michigan workers. These adopted proposals provide … Continue Reading

“No-fault” attendance policies have become common in many workplaces, especially in large companies with multiple locations. These policies create a system where employees automatically accrue … Continue Reading