From a business and legal perspective, there are compelling reasons why you should consider remote work. Let’s look at some of the most important reasons your business should consider remote work.

In today's dynamic business environment, staying compliant with ever-evolving employment laws and regulations is crucial. Many Traverse City businesses are discovering that having an employment attorney on call is not just a legal safeguard but also a strategic advantage.

Employee classification is an important issue that can have a significant impact on a worker's rights and benefits. In Michigan, the law uses a multi-factor test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The factors include:

Most of the time, even if your remote employee is sick, they’ll want to continue to work to avoid burning through sick leave. That’s ok if the work can be done well and the employee is not further compromising his health. But you should always encourage your remote employees to use sick and personal leave, just like an in-person employee would. You don’t need to adopt a militant approach to this issue.

Employment law is a complex and ever-changing field. As a result, it can be difficult for businesses to stay up-to-date on the latest regulations and avoid costly mistakes. That's where an employment attorney comes in.

An employment attorney can provide your business with the legal guidance and support it needs to comply with employment laws and avoid costly lawsuits. They can also help you develop and implement policies and procedures that protect your business from legal liability.

Tip pooling is a practice where all employees who receive tips share them. This can be a great way to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their hard work. However, there are a few dangers you should consider before implementing a tip-pooling policy. An employment attorney can help.

Let's face it. Nobody likes reading an employee handbook. That's why most haven't. So why does it make sense to have one? Here are a few reasons.

Let's face it. Nobody likes reading an employee handbook. That's why most haven't. So why does it make sense to have one? Here are a few reasons.

When you interview a candidate, it’s good to be curious. Just not too curious. This extends to questions even outside the formal interview. You want to get to know the potential hire. The balancing act is asking questions that allow you to get to know the candidate without crossing any legal lines or turning the interview into an illegal background check. You don’t want to open yourself to a claim you didn’t hire because of religious beliefs, national origin, sexuality, age, or other protected classifications.

Should I sign the separation agreement when I’ve been laid off or terminated? Here are a few things you should consider before you sign.

Michigan is one of the few states in the country that prohibits weight discrimination. This means that it is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their weight. Weight discrimination can take many forms.

On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, holding that an employer who discriminates against an employee because of their gay or transgender status violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The opinion, written by President Trump’s first Supreme Court appointee, Neil Gorsuch, helped resolve a split in opinions between federal courts.  Let's take a closer look at the case. 

Before your Michigan business takes expands into California, you should slow down and consider what's best for your Michigan-based business.

Why? Because from an employment law perspective, California requires extra caution. An employment attorney with experience working with companies with a presence in California can help.