Workplace safety is a serious issue for all companies. For some jobs there are extreme risks involved everyday. This can be scary for employers because of potential liability. Worker’s Compensation Laws have been in effect for nearly a century, but few employers fully understand them. In Michigan, Worker’s Compensation Laws have five major features: (1) [...]
School is out and many minors are looking for summer jobs. Employers should be aware that special rules apply when employing a minor (any person less 18 years of age). For example, a minor may not be employed unless the employer or another employee 18 years of age or older provides supervision. Supervision means being [...]
Employees normally have three years to file a lawsuit for discrimination under Michigan law. The Statute of Limitations for a breach of contract case is six years. However, Michigan courts will uphold agreements to shorten the period of limitations for employment disputes. A recent Michigan Supreme Court opinion held that an agreement to shorten the [...]
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