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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against LGBT Employment Discrimination

The United States Supreme Court significantly expanded civil rights protections for LGBT employees on Monday, June 15, 2020, when it published its opinion in Bostock v Clayton County, Georgia, 590 U.S. __(2020). Before handing down its opinion, the Court heard oral arguments from the three cases at issue on October 8, 2019

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Resumption of Manufacturing Work

Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-77 to extend the duration of the stay-at-home order until May 28, 2020; however, the Executive Order does allow previously suspended manufacturing activities to resume on May 11, 2020, subject to certain minimum safety requirements. This blog describes these safety requirements that manufacturers must follow as to resume business.

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New Requirements in Store for Michigan Employers in 2019

On September 5, 2018, the Michigan legislature adopted both the Improved Opportunity Wage Act (the “Wage Act”) and Earned Sick Time Act in response to two separate ballot initiatives that had been presented to the legislature for consideration (collectively referred to as the “Initiatives”).

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Studies show that workplaces with positive employee morale will typically be more efficient and productive; however, employers should be aware of a recent NLRB decision when establishing employment policies to promote positive attitudes.

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