Birmingham Legal Blog
Reasonableness in Michigan noncompete agreements
Businesses and companies have a variety of methods that help wrestle control of a marketplace. Establishing a monopoly is technically illegal, but other agreements including noncompetes and non-solicitations help squelch competition by protecting the company from...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
Michigan workers like you deserve a space that is safe to work in. Worker's rights laws guarantee protections from certain abuses. This can include overworking or underpaying an employee. Laws also address the overall comfort of your workplace. Unfortunately, no...
What is a constructive discharge?
Sometimes work becomes so unbearable that you may have no choice but to quit. This can happen due to discrimination in the workplace or a hostile work environment, as a few examples. Rather than to continue employment at a place where you experience mental anguish and...
Are you facing discrimination for your pregnancy?
Michigan workers like you deserve to work with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination still happens all across the country. You may face discrimination yourself without even realizing it. This is especially true when it comes to pregnancy...
What is a sales representative employment agreement?
As a sales representative in Michigan, you play a critical role for your company. Your talent as a sales agent is directly related to the company’s financial success. Upon hire, many companies will ask you to sign a sales representative employment agreement. While...
Can I get out of a restrictive covenant after termination?
If your boss recently terminated your employment or forced you to resign, restrictive covenants may affect your future job landscape. According to the Michigan State Bar, Michigan places few prohibitions on restrictive covenants, and as such, these agreements are...
How age discrimination has progressed in the workplace
There are always two faces of age discrimination in the workplace, but one has more difficult consequences than the other. The first involves discrimination against young people who, despite all their qualifications, managers often think are not mature enough to hold...
Alternative solutions to foreclosure
Home or business owners who are unable to keep up with mortgage payments face having their property put into foreclosure. It can be heartbreaking and stressful to face the possibility of losing a home, but the situation is not hopeless. For those who want to keep...
How can I assess my assets for business liquidation?
If you have received notice that your landlord is about to foreclose on your business, it is important to keep a cool head. Whether you decide to go through with a foreclosure or choose a foreclosure alternative, liquidating your assets can be key to either process....
Are commission-based employees entitled to overtime pay?
The U.S. federal government recognizes that employers pay commission to enhance the productivity of its workers. Some employees earn a salary and commission, while others work on a strictly commission-based basis. Regardless of your situation, you are entitled, by...
