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Your question would likely require a review of the documents to respond intelligently. Off-the-cuff, however, it is likely that a satisfactry... Read Answer
Most Labor cases can go on a long time, usually the company wins unless they do something really stupid.
In this case, there is only 1 question: do... Read Answer
If you are unionized, you should speak to your business agent.
If you are not, the company might have the right to do this.
Your pay issue can be addressed through the department of labor if its less than minumum wage or not paying ovettime, or a labor lawyer if its simply... Read Answer
You need to find a Labor Lawyer who handles the worker's side of litigation.
Adam Taub's firm in Ann Arbor is recommended and can be reached at... Read Answer
You should contact a Labor Lawyer, you can find one at MichBar.org (search) or call Lawyer referal at 800 965-0738.
You will need to consult with an employment lawyer, you should call the State Bar of Michigan's lawyer referal service: 800-965-0738.
This very much sounds like retaliation.
Not sure there are damages here that will make the case economically viable for a lawyer but the facts as... Read Answer
Our Firm has years of experience representing clients against poor quality home contractors, including cement work companies.
Assuming you are a person of color, it is possible that you have a case:
-on one hand, the tone and nature of the comment could be taken as a... Read Answer
Has the alleged theft been reported to the police? Has anyone from law enforcement contacted you to discuss thie matter? How much are they claiming... Read Answer
Usually each party is responsible for their own attorney fees. In an Erisa disability lawsuit prevailing party in a law suit can seek attorney... Read Answer
In Michigan, you can obtain a cop[y of your personnel file on written request pursuant to the Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act. Good luck!
Was your daughter an employee or customer of the store?
While it is admirable that you may not want to destroy the owner, he has certainly done his part to destroy you. Not listing the sexual harassment as... Read Answer
If you have been employed with that company for a total amount of time of less than one year, then you are probably not entitled to FMLA leave, and... Read Answer
There is no quick answer for this one, “pressing charges” means seeking criminal charges, so no it is not against the law for your employer to... Read Answer
First you should document your complaints to your managers by emails that you cc to yourself and print out and keep. Be specific about the sexual... Read Answer
Your employer cannot fire you for being gay, even if you are not gay and he thinks you are, he cannot do that. It is against the law.
You can file ... Read Answer
The FMLA generally prohibits an employer from interfering with or retaliating against your medical leave. Assuming that you were approved... Read Answer
You cannot unless there was discrimination involved.
The answer is: Maybe yes, maybe no. An employer has a duty to accommodate religious practices, but not by very much. Sunday-off cases are... Read Answer
*Generally, an employer can legally do that. However, as long as no overtime exemption applies to your situation, the employer's deduction from... Read Answer
Certainly should not, an arrest or accusation is NOT a conviction. On the other hand, be prepared to rationally explain.
If it can be proven, not only by your testimony, but also supported by 1 or more co-employees, this would be considered a "hostile work environment."... Read Answer