On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court revived two 2018 voter-initiated laws aimed at increasing the state’s minimum wage and expanding earned sick time for workers. ...more
Can a student harassed by another student bring a lawsuit against the school for allegedly creating a hostile environment under state law? On July 29, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court answered no....more
In Michigan, various state employment laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees. But can an employee pursue a public policy retaliation claim against the employer in addition to a statutory retaliation claim?...more
7/24/2024
/ Asbestos ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Hiring & Firing ,
MI Supreme Court ,
OSHA ,
Public Policy ,
Retaliation ,
Staffing Agencies ,
State OSHA Laws ,
Statutory Violations ,
Wrongful Termination
The Michigan Constitution allows voters to initiate ballot measures to change or propose new laws. These citizen initiatives are made outside of the Legislature, enabling ordinary voters to create policy through the ballot. ...more
“Third party” or “associational” retaliation is reprisal taken by an employer against someone other than the person who engaged in “protected conduct.” In 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII’s anti-retaliation...more
5/14/2024
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Appeals ,
Employment Litigation ,
Hiring & Firing ,
MI Supreme Court ,
Protected Activity ,
Retaliation ,
Reversal ,
SCOTUS ,
Termination ,
Third-Party ,
Third-Party Relationships