The “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements have garnered attention in the media, the legal community, the workplace and the agencies who protect our...
The “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements have prompted discussions and brought to the forefront all aspects of sexual harassment and treatment of women in...
Job duties, not job titles, determine pay classification and workers’ compensation codes. Not making the correct choice can cause problems, or even prompt...
It appears MIOSHA (the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has ramped up its “unannounced” inspections this past year with small...
Many businesses understand the importance of advertising themselves as an equal opportunity employer. But companies may not be familiar with the...
We often get the question: “Do I need to pay my employee for travel time?” Unfortunately, there is not a simple “yes” or “no” answer. A number of factors...
In mid-September, employers will be required to use a new version of form I-9 to verify employment eligibility for new hires. The form changes are minor...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed suit against an employer for its failure to accommodate an employee with fragrance...
For many employees, completing the Form W-4 can be a confusing and frustrating process. The instructions are lengthy (2017 Federal Tax Guide or Circular E...
“How can a fired employee be awarded unemployment benefits that he did not deserve to get?” This is perhaps one of the most asked questions I hear from...