On May 2, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a decision in Christie v. Wayne State University, case no. 162706. The Supreme Court’s 7-0 decision holds that in order to file a lawsuit against the State of Michigan or any of its departments, commissions, boards,...
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Frequently asked questions regarding severance pay
Losing a job is rarely ideal. Such circumstances can leave any worker with feelings of uncertainty and discomfort. Luckily, for some Michigan workers, their employer may offer severance pay upon their dismissal. While not legally required in most states, businesses...
7 key considerations when negotiating a severance package
If your employer offers you a severance package, you do not have to sign and accept immediately. It is often in your best interest to take your time and review the details. Many of these are subject to negotiation, and knowing what to look for may help you reach a...
Can you be fined or jailed if you do not get vaccinated? What if HB 4471 passes?
Employers and the federal government are adopting mandatory vaccination policies. In New York City, clubs and restaurants are checking vaccine cards. Medicare will now require nursing homes to vaccinate staff. Many employers, hospitals, and universities throughout...
Can my employer fire me for not getting a COVID vaccination?
Getting fired for vaccine refusal ... is it legal? Can you still get unemployment? Simply put, Nacht says "In general, I firmly believe that mandatory vaccine policies are going to be found lawful by the vast majority of courts, I have no reason to believe that...
Roadmap to help you with unemployment repayment issues
Did you file for unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now you’re being told that you have to pay back your benefits? It has to be maddening! First you had to battle the bureaucracy to get the financial help you so desperately needed; now after all that, you...
Ohio Whistleblower Protection Act and Public Policy
Fraud or other illegal activity in the workplace can hurt careers and expose employees to potential criminal liability. Reporting an employer’s illegal activity that harms the public interest is an act of civic service, and protections exist under Ohio law for...
COVID and negotiating your rights and responsibilities as an employee
As fall approaches, there is a great deal of uncertainty about whether Michigan Universities, Colleges, and Secondary Schools are going to require teachers and other employees to return to in-person classes and work. And many employees have already returned to...
Strong unions help make safer workplaces
Many Americans are critical of labor unions. They see unions as organizations that keep bad employees on the job. Or they see them as controlling who gets on the job at all. We can and do dispute those characterizations. But what most Americans forget is that in...
COVID-19 and the End of the Stay-at-Home Order: What To Know If You’re Afraid to Return to Work
On Monday, June 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to lift the state’s stay-at-home order and allow many Michigan businesses to reopen, with certain restrictions still in place. However, the coronavirus has not been eliminated, and many workers may not feel safe returning to work. The attorneys at NachtLaw, P.C. can help you navigate your employment situation.