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On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is important because employees receive...
Are you being shorted on your paycheck? You're not alone. Many workers face wage theft, where employers don't pay for all hours worked. This can include: Unpaid overtime: If you work more than 40 hours a week (in most cases), you deserve overtime pay. Minimum wage...
Non-disclosure agreements are increasingly common in the workplace. Their intent is to prohibit employees from disclosing confidential business details and are sometimes necessary to protect a company's sensitive information. If you have left a job where you signed an...
As workplaces evolve with advancing technology, there is a concerning trend of age discrimination on the rise. This discriminatory practice targets individuals based on their age. Its prevalence occurs across industries. The changing work landscape The emphasis on...
Long term incentive compensation sometimes takes the form of phantom shares; other times options and other times simple awards of shares. All involve getting the value of a piece of equity. There is always a vesting schedule and the executive facing a termination...
Employment discrimination statistics can provide a good look into how well a state is managing the protection of its workers. Nobody should ever suffer from discrimination in the workplace as each person deserves the right to make a living. Looking at statistics gives...
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,...
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...
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...
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...