Labor & Employment Law

Legal Considerations When Engaging a Caregiver for Your Aging Parents

As our parents age, many of us will face the need to hire a caregiver for all … Continue Reading

Refusal to Hire Based on Positive Pre-Employment Marijuana Screening

Soon after the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) was enacted ten years ago, questions arose about medical … Continue Reading

New Proposals Would Amend Michigan’s Recently Enacted Minimum Wage Law

In September 2018, Michigan lawmakers adopted a proposed ballot measure that would require employers to increase the … Continue Reading

Michigan Legislature Approves Minimum Wage Increase & Paid Sick Leave

Lawmakers in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives passed two initiatives in September 2018 that appear … Continue Reading

Does a Workplace No-Fault Attendance Policy Violate the FMLA?

“No-fault” attendance policies have become common in many workplaces, especially in large companies with multiple locations. These … Continue Reading

Should Employees Be Paid for Attending Benefits Fairs and Wellness Activities?

More employers than ever are offering wellness programs to encourage healthy lifestyle choices like weight management, exercise, … Continue Reading

Does Organ Donation Qualify for FMLA Leave?

Nearly 115,000 people are currently waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, 22 of whom die every day without … Continue Reading

Mark Kreter Secures Trial Court Victory for the City of Battle Creek in Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit

Mark Kreter obtained a noteworthy defense verdict from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of … Continue Reading

Employment law in Michigan

Recent Developments in Michigan Employment Law

Michigan saw a number of employment law developments in the first six months of 2018 as Governor … Continue Reading

class certification in wage and hour cases

Wage & Hour Conditional Certification vs. Compelling Arbitration: Arbitration Decision Comes First?

Employees seeking compensation for wage and hour violations frequently attempt to pursue their claims in collective action … Continue Reading

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