Labor law attorneys in michigan

Any agreement that contravenes the freedom of choice is illegal and unenforceable and subject to a $500 fine payable by the person, employer or labor organization that commits the violation.  In addition, any employee who suffers an injury can sue in court for injunctive relief as well as actual damages, and if successful can also recover attorney fees. … [Read more...] about Right-to-Work Becomes Law in Michigan: What it Means for Employers

Minimum Wage Exemption for Collective Bargaining Units: Effective January 1, 2016, an amendment to the Illinois Minimum Wage Law allows a collective bargaining unit to negotiate and contractually exempt itself from the hourly wage requirements imposed by the Act. The amendment allows unions to agree to an alternate shift schedule in lieu of the standard overtime compensation requirements of the Illinois Minimum Wage Act, subject to certain conditions and requirements with respect to the number of hours worked by the subject employee over a period of time. Specifically, the employee cannot work more than 1,040 hours over the course of 26 consecutive week, or, the employee’s collective bargaining agreement must guarantee that: the employee will not work more than 2,240 hours during 52 consecutive weeks; the employee works, at a minimum, between 1,840 hours and 2,080 during the 52-week period; the employee is paid at the rate specified in the collective bargaining agreement for all … [Read more...] about 2016 Employment Law Legislative Developments

ConnecticutSignificant Changes Made to Connecticut's Personnel Files ActAs a result of an amendment to Connecticut's Personnel Files Act that took effect on October 1, 2013, employers within the state now have a dramatically shorter period of time within which to respond to requests from current or former employees to inspect the contents of their personnel files. Whereas the law previously required employers to permit such inspection "within a reasonable period of time," the law now mandates that current employees be allowed to inspect their files within seven days of a written request; former employees must receive the same opportunity within ten days. Such inspections are to take place during regular business hours and at a location at, or reasonably near, the employee's place of employment. … [Read more...] about Labor and Employment Law: Tri-State Round-Up

“Elissa Slotkin is a true public servant who has experience working to solve tough problems, no matter what. Michigan’s 8th District — and our entire country — needs a leader who understands that the strength of our country abroad is only as strong as our economy at home,” said Biden, who hasn’t ruled out another presidential run. … [Read more...] about Michigan lawmakers among wealthiest in Congress

Stephens was hired at the funeral home when living as a man, but told her employer in 2013 that she intended to have sex reassignment surgery and live as a woman. After a vacation, she told her employer, she would return as a woman and dress according to the home’s dress code for women. Owner Thomas Rost fired Stephens. The DOJ’s brief says Rost is a Christian who sincerely believes God commands people to adhere to their biological sexes. The district court ultimately ruled for the funeral home under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act; the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed, finding Title VII applied and RFRA did not offer an exemption. … [Read more...] about DOJ argues that law doesn’t protect transgender workers, opposing the EEOC