New Michigan Law Protects Employees Who Miss Work Due to COVID
There is a new Michigan law providing protection to employees who miss work due to COVID-19.
Returning to Work Safely - A Covid 19 Guide and Survey
Too many workers face the reality that by going to work they could get sick—or worse—and make their friends and family ill because they don't have the protections they need on the job. But, as bills pile up, they have to make an almost impossible choice between their and their family's safety or ...
Federal and Michigan Emloyment Rights Under COVID 19 Pandemic Legislation
There has been an explosion of new laws passed at the Federal and state levels to assist individuals and companies impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic. The law firm of Pitt McGehee, along with University of Michigan's Workers' Right Clinic and the Michigan Association of Justice has created a Powe...
COVID -19 and New Michigan Unemployment Benefits
New Michigan Unemployment Rights and Benefits
COVID -19
Bos & Glazier is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving developments regarding the global COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to take steps to protect the health and safety of our lawyers, staff, and clients. Our approach to COVID-19 is guided by two overarching goals: 1) providing our clients wit...
What should I do if I am wrongfully accused at work?
If you learn that someone at work has accused you of breaking the company's rules, the next step is likely a meeting with your boss. Depending on the size the company, someone from the human resources department may also be present. This blog post addresses what is likely to happen next and how ...
Attorney Fees in Non-Competition Cases in Michigan
How the offer of judgment rule may even they playing field for employees accused of violating non-competition agreements.
Employees' Suit Against The Grand Woods Lounge
We filed suit against the Grand Woods Lounge on behalf of its employees this week for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. You can view the complaint here
Grand Rapids Restaurant Sued in Federal Court over Unfair Wage Practices
A federal lawsuit has been filed against a popular Grand Rapids restaurant.
Haworth Found Liable for Race Discrimination
Bos & Glazier client prevails in a race discrimination case in Grand Rapids federal court.
Pressure Points For Settlement in Employment Cases.
Why and when do employment cases usually settle.
Holland denies wrongful termination of greenhouse manager
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/20180220/holland-denies-wrongful-termination-of-greenhouse-manager
The Effects of Arbitration Agreements on Employment Claims
This is a great article on the effects of arbitration agreements on employment claims. Before you seek an attorney, it's a good idea to request a copy of your personnel file and see if you signed an arbitration agreement. Your rights may be severely restricted. While we prefer to be in court, Bos...
Sexual Harrassment - Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Enviroment
Sexual Harassment is prohibited by State and Federal Law. Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2101, et seq., provides that unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, which means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or...
Negotiating a Severance Agreement
When an employee is terminated from his or her job, the employer will often present the employee with a severance agreement. A severance agreement is a promise by the employer to pay salary or wages and other benefits in exchange for the employee giving up the right to sue the employer. After h...
Is maternity and paternity leave up for debate? How to negotiate more time with your baby.
Welcoming a new child into your family is a momentous event. Its also stressful and tiring—especially if you have to become a parent to a new member of the family all the while wondering about whats going to happen to you when you return to work. And many people are confused about what their le...
Salaried Workers Are Not Automatically Exempt From Overtime Pay Rules
Salaried workers are eligible for overtime unless their job fits into a narrow class of exemptions.
Can a medical care worker sue if he is fired for reporting an incident of medical negligence?
Public Policy Protects Medical Workers Who Report the Negligence of Co-Workers.
Unions and the Duty of Fair Representation
What is the duty of fair representation owed by a union to its members. When can an union member sue the union. This blog posts explores those questions and others.
But What About My Non-Compete Agreement?
Non-compete and non-solicit agreements are being foisted upon employees more frequently. Think long and hard about whether you should sign such an agreement and try to negotiate the terms of any agreement before you sign. Don't simply assume that such agreements will not be enforced.
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Clarifies the Medical Exam Provisions in the ADA
Kroll v WLAA - Click for a full text of the court decision described below. On August 19, 2014, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in favor of Emily Kroll. Emily was an EMT working for White Lake Ambulance Authority when she was fired for refusing to undergo a psych...
Whistleblower Protection Act
On April 11, 2014, I had the privilege of speaking at the 39th Annual Labor and Employment Law Institute sponsored by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). The topic was Anatomy of a Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit. We used the fact pattern from the case Thompson v Aramark Scho...
Amendments to the Americans With Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") was passed with much fanfare, but the act's narrow interpretation by the courts has meant that very few employees with disabilities were protected by the statute. In order to receive protection, employees needed to show "an impairment which subs...
Workplace Fairness Web Site
Clients and potential clients often have questions about the process involved with filing a wrongful discharge lawsuit. Common questions include: How long will it take? What will I have to do? What is mediation? General answers to these questions and many others can be found at a web site af...
Emloyment Discrimination Claims in Federal Court
The Harvard Law & Policy Review (Winter 2009, volume 3, number 2) recently published an analysis of employment discrimination claims filed in Federal courts. The authors conclusions: (1) the number of cases filed in Federal courts have dropped dramatically, nearly 40 percent since 1999, (2) e...
