On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Nov 16, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
You should feel comfortable reporting wrongdoing in the workplace. Yet, far too often employers retaliate against employees who report discriminatory, harassing, and otherwise illegal activities. This retaliation often takes the form of wrongful termination, which can...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 30, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
If you’re about to take a management or executive position with a new company, you’re likely going to asked to sign a lot of paperwork. Amongst them might be an employment contract or other agreements that not only specify what you are required to do while employed,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 6, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
This blog has written frequently on the topic of whistleblowers and whistleblower protection. Both Michigan and the United States government have whistleblower protection laws, but their reach is significantly. Significant changes to the state’s whistleblower...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Sep 21, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
Many employers in the greater Detroit area will offer an employee the chance to submit a resignation in lieu of formally firing the employee. The employer may pitch this as a good deal for an employee since they won’t have to report getting fired when looking for a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jul 2, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | May 8, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
If a business in Michigan fired or forced a sales representative to resign, there may be unpaid commissions that the sales rep earned before termination. There are often questions about what a company still owes a sales employee and whether or not the employee is...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Apr 27, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
Many news headlines today highlight the actions of people reporting or calling attention to unethical or even illegal behaviors and decisions on the part of their employers or colleagues. These events may relate to private companies, non-profit organizations, public...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Apr 21, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
Every person who works for a company should know and trust that they have the right to stand up to injustice, unethical or illegal behaviors or activities when they witness or become aware of them. Regardless of an employee’s position in an organization, the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
Retaliation can take many forms. In some organizations, the employer or colleagues may blatantly say things or take actions to create a hostile environment after someone exercises their employment rights or files a claim. In some instances, employers resort to other...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Feb 29, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
Blowing the whistle on the unlawful actions of an employer may come with risks, including losing your job in retaliation. Although it still occurs, state and federal employment laws prohibit the wrongful termination of a whistleblower. As a whistleblower, you may...
