Labor & Employment Law

Michigan’s New Anti-SLAPP Law Provides New Protections Against Efforts To Stifle Speech Through Litigation

After many years as an outlier, Michigan has finally joined the majority of states by enacting comprehensive … Continue Reading

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Business Owner’s Employment Law Toolkit: Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?

Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Michigan? Are they the best way to protect your business? If you’re … Continue Reading

Business Owner’s Employment Law Toolkit: At-Will Employment – What It Really Means

What does “at-will employment” mean in Michigan, and what are its limits? Many employers think that at-will … Continue Reading

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Business Owner’s Employment Law Toolkit: Employee v. Independent Contractor: How To Tell the Difference

Are your workers truly independent contractors, or could they legally be employees? Kreis Enderle attorney Jordan Held … Continue Reading

Business Owner’s Employment Law Toolkit: What You Can (and Can’t) Ask in a Job Interview

Hiring the right employee starts with asking the right questions. But job interviews can quickly turn into … Continue Reading

Business Owner’s Employment Law Toolkit: Do You Need an Employee Handbook?

Do you really need an employee handbook? The short answer is yes, and it’s more than just … Continue Reading

Navigating the WARN Act During a Government Shutdown

When the federal government shuts down, the effects ripple far beyond Washington. Employers across Michigan, especially those … Continue Reading

Whistleblower Protections Apply To Alleged Common Law Violations, Not Just Statutes and Regulations, Michigan Supreme Court Says

Michigan’s Whistleblowers’ Protection Act (WPA) prohibits an employer from taking adverse employment actions against an employee who reports or … Continue Reading

New Michigan Sick Time and Minimum Wage Laws: What You Need To Know

Voter-approved initiatives changing Michigan’s minimum wage and guaranteeing workers paid sick time were set to take effect … Continue Reading

Game Over for Expanded Overtime Rule? Recent Ruling Is Likely the End of Higher Exemption Thresholds for Now

For the better part of 2024, American employers had been preparing for a major change to the … Continue Reading

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