Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations

An intolerable situation at work may present you with the unfortunate and difficult choice of being fired or being forced to resign. There are consequences to accepting resignation instead of being fired. Resignation or termination Forced resignations have...

A person’s job may be more than just a means to pay their monthly expenses. Many people see their job as a reflection of their knowledge, skills and contributions to their industry. That’s why it can often be devastating if an employee is forced to resign. Forced...

In certain circumstances, employers are prohibited from terminating an employee and are also prohibited from retaliating against them for taking certain protected actions. It is helpful for employees who believe they have been retaliated against to be familiar with...

Federal anti-discrimination law makes it clear that an employer cannot fire a worker for blowing the whistle on illegal activities in the workplace. While you know your employer cannot fire you in this situation without inviting legal consequences, it does not mean...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...