Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In Kasten v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp, the Supreme Court of the United States considered whether the anti-retaliation provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applied to oral complaints. …
Important Anti-Retaliation Update Read MoreDo you have an employee who is always late? One who makes or receives personal phone calls daily or one who sneaks out a couple of minutes early on a …
Employee Time Theft – You Can’t Afford To Ignore It Read MoreContrary to popular belief, employers are not obligated to provide severance pay upon an employee’s termination of employment due to a layoff. If an employer does choose to provide severance …
What You Need to Know About Severance Agreements Read MoreThe Michigan Sales Representatives Commission Act (“SRCA”), MCLA 600.2961, (Click here to view) provides protection for sales representatives from the company he is selling for (“principal”). The statute provides that …
The Impact of Reicher v SET on The Michigan Sales Representatives Commission Act Read MoreOn July 21, 2009, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in McNeil v Charlevoix County, 2009 Mich. LEXIS 1572, that a local health agency had the authority to require employers to …
McNeil v Charlevoix County: An Exception to Michigan’s Employment At-Will Doctrine Read MoreUnder the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act, employees are entitled to review their personnel records, make copies of those records, and file written statements clarifying or protesting any …
What You Need to Know About the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act Read MoreWorkplace 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 …
The Basics of Worker’s Compensation Read MoreSchool 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). …
Working Minors Must Be Supervised by an Adult, Or Serious Penalties can be Assessed Read MoreEmployees 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 …
Shortening the Time Period for Discharged Employees to Bring Suit Read More