It’s understandable that employees may have concerns about reporting illegal or unethical behavior within their organizations. They may fear that they could be demoted or even terminated for speaking up. Employees who report their concerns to government entities are...
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What are some tips for avoiding foreclosure?
Failing to make the mortgage payments on your home may result in the bank foreclosing on it. This means that the bank or lender can repossess your property. After foreclosure, you must move out of your home. It is also possible that if your home is worth less than...
Stopping discrimination before it destroys your career
You have the right to fair treatment at work and to a safe environment. Any behavior from another that compromises these rights can have detrimental effects on your well-being, your work and your career. At the earliest sign of mistreatment, do not be afraid to act....
Is your employer denying accommodations to get you to quit?
Your employer may realize that firing you after a complaint of wrongdoing would be obvious retaliation. However, if you have a mental or physical impairment that affects how you work, your employer may make things difficult by denying you reasonable accommodations in...
Workplace rights for nursing mothers
New mothers in Michigan no doubt enjoy the time away from work spent with their new babies. That said, the prospect of returning to the workplace, reconnecting with coworkers and resuming one's job functions may also excite them. There are still, however, some...
Stay out of foreclosure with a deed in lieu arrangement
Missing mortgage payments can leave you with ruined credit, substantial debt and reduced resources unless you can take advantage of foreclosure alternatives. While you may consider a Michigan short sale or bankruptcy, they are not your only options. According to...
The structure of a nondisclosure agreement
Nondisclosure agreements are a way that businesses attempt to protect their intellectual assets. A Michigan employer may ask its workers to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent them from sharing trade secrets or other protected business information with...
What are the details of federal whistleblower protection?
A whistleblower is someone who reports information about an employer's illegal or unacceptable actions to authorities. The situation could be you reporting safety hazards in the workplace or tipping off authorities to criminal activity of the business. In any case, as...
Gender discrimination in Michigan: What you should know
With more women entering the workforce, you may think that the lines between male and female work roles have become somewhat blurred. You may feel that the push for equality has minimized the roadblocks women must face when pursuing a career in any field. Yet gender...
What are the OSHA whistleblower laws?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration works to protect employees from unsafe working conditions, no matter the sector. The United States Department of Labor reports that protection exists for more than 20 current laws for whistleblowers who publicly report...
