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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: I believe I was retaliated against by my employer
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on May 2, 2022

How? And?

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Q: I spent 40 hours of online training before working at my job. My pay is $16/hr but I only earned $90 for the training.
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Apr 28, 2022

What is your question? Were you notified about that money and agreed as a condition to start employment?

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Q: I can't schedule an interview with EEOC they are booked for months. What can I do?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Apr 26, 2022

I assume you filed a complaint? Not much you can do except wait.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: Can my employer make me see their dr for ada covered disability, if my primary has already provided documentation?

Hi. I have been working remotely for over 2 years and found it helps with some of my ada disabilities (asthma, adhd, and anxiety) which allows me to preform my job better. When they stated we will have to go back into the office; I identified these disabilities to my employer and make a verbal... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Mar 29, 2022

Yes. Your doctor may be able or willing to offer a contrary opinion. Then the issue becomes which doctor is right.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Michigan on
Q: So unemployment finally got back to me after a yr of waiting and and wants to throw my whole case as voluntary quit.

When It wasn't how do I go about this ?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Mar 27, 2022

You can appeal. Seek counsel of an attorney familiar with the unemployment administrative hearing system.

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Q: Is forcing waitresses to pool tips with the owner illegal
Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow
answered on Mar 14, 2022

That is a tough answer to pin-point without a more exact question.

Michigan defaults to the FLSA, and the section 3(m) changes promulgated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (CAA). This regulation was finalized fairly recently, while I can't know exactly what you're...
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Q: I was unfairly demoted due to false documentation presented by my supervisor. this has affected my pay. Is this a case?

It was proven the documentation was false because I held a meeting to see what was in my personal file and it was proven that she lied about the the amount of documentation she said she had.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Mar 11, 2022

How can you prove the documentation is false? Even if you can show a material fact is wrong, there is probably still policy provisions that your supervisor's opinion matters.

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Q: My former employer only pays using direct deposit and paycard but I can't access their online system anymore.

I signed up for direct deposit when I first started but it didn't work. Now I no longer have access to their online HR system so I cannot sign up for their paycard, either. They don't issue paper checks and don't accept paper forms or phone calls regarding payroll issues. What can I... View More

Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow
answered on Feb 23, 2022

Let them know the situation, and ask for a paper check. If that fails it is conceivable you could file with wage and hour division in Michigan.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Michigan on
Q: I work for F.O.E. in Michigan. The Trustees are constantly making sexual comments and actions while I'm working.

My hours have been cut since I don't respond to their advances. There is no HR Dept. I'm unsure what to do about it..besides job hunting. Who can help me?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 18, 2022

You're in a tough spot. Is there a state-level office you could contact? You might want to start there.

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Q: Can an employer force a sit down meeting with a colleague that harassed you?

I reported harassment by a colleague last fall. Colleague received a scolding. We continue working in same building with little to no contact. Now my supervisor is requiring a sit down meeting with said colleague.

Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow
answered on Feb 15, 2022

I would think about this pragmatically. If you refuse, will you lose your job? Maybe. Would that be lawful? Maybe not. It might depend on the type of harassment and degree. It might depend on your employer's role in the matter.

You'll need to call a few attorneys and discuss the...
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Q: Can you sue a company for not hiring you after they made you get the vacine to work

My fiance went to work for a place and did the interveiw. It went good and they wanted to do oriantation but needed her to get the covid vaccine. While she was in the process of getting the vacine the hr lady that was hiring her got fired. Since then weve been trying to contact them for a week. I... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 4, 2022

Doubtful. No one "made" your fiance get the vaccine. She got as a condition to secure a job, and could have refused the vaccine and the job offer.

The bigger issue is whether it's actionable that she was told she was being hired, and then found out otherwise. That may be...
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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Tax Law, Business Formation and Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: Is this a court-worthy case?

I was asked by a former employer to create a website store for his small business. I worked on it, hours everyday for months and spent 500$ to perfect it, which I was told would be covered. After finishing the website I was suddenly let go from the business. I've been an employee of the... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 1, 2022

If you were an employee, maybe this is a wage and labor issue?

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Michigan on
Q: What are the terminating businesses' limitations as far as taking fired employees off campus?

When I was put on leave pending termination, an off duty campus police officer was waiting to drive me home. I didn't have a driver's license due to seizures. The VP who fired me said they set up a ride home due to my condition. I said I'd rather my wife, who worked a mile away,... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jan 28, 2022

If your wife worked on campus, then I think the university had a right to escort you off campus and not to your wife's office. Whether you were falsely imprisoned is a bit more complex of an issue. I suppose you could have said you want to be dropped off across the street from university... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Michigan on
Q: Is it legal for a company to pay me using two different checks for working at two stores, but under the same company?

So I work for A restaurant group that owns multiple stores but are all owned under one name. I recently worked at a store I normally don't work at to help out, and then finished out my week at my normal location. When I received my paycheck for that 1 week, I received a paycheck from the 1... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jan 6, 2022

Interesting question that I think you would need to contact a labor attorney about. You may also want to reach out to the state's wage and labor board. I can see why you'd inquire. I think some of it comes down to how this restaurant group and corporate structure is actually arranged.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Health Care Law for Michigan on
Q: contract allows either party to terminate with 60 day notice, I have resigned but end date of 5/6/2022

Can employer terminate now that I have almost worked 60 days since resignation without having to pay my wages for 60 days since they are severing contract before my last day of work provided in resignation?

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Jan 5, 2022

This depends on the language in your contract. You should contact an employment lawyer in your area to review the contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: My previous employer fired me as a no call no show when I tried to call off before going to the hospital for a week.

They have the ability to call this an improper call off but did not and would not resolve with me after I submitted my discharge papers.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Dec 23, 2021

Right, wrong, or indifferent, Michigan is mostly an "at will" employment state. You may leave, or your employer may let you go, at any time for almost any reason or no reason at all.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: What is the correct course of action if you believe an employer is treating their employees unethically or illegally?

There is an employer using contractors as employees and paying them in a way that they commonly work for less than minimum wage. The Employer uses constant threats of lawsuits to try and keep people from working outside of the company. The Employer has tried several times to pay people for work... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Dec 20, 2021

Depends on who you are to this company. If you are an employee, the old military adage "do what your rank can handle" comes to mind. If you are outside the company, your options are more limited. But if you are in a position to stop doing business with this company, you could do so and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Michigan on
Q: Michigan UIA requesting money back after paying unemployment claim.

I filed for a PUA claim using the reason "independent contractor experienced a significant reduction in usual or customary services" as I did work for the local school.

When I went to re-certify earlier this year they asked for proof of 2019 income and I gave them my 1099.... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Dec 14, 2021

Possibly. You'll need to read the notice you received closely to determine what steps are needed at this point. You may also wish to seek the assistance of an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: Can my job fire me if I injured myself on the job and sent home/seen doctor. No work for week got letter in mail fired

I was sent home from work because I injured myself on the job. I went to the doctors office. I torn my tendon in my hand. Doctor put me in hand stablizers told no work for a week. I called in everyday into work as I was suppose to but received a letter in the mail from work that they fired me for... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Dec 7, 2021

Possible workers comp claim. Seek attorney for advice on that and take things from there.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Employment Law and Products Liability for Michigan on
Q: Ok, my mom sold for Paparazzi Jewelry, under the guise of it being hypoallergenic, as well as nickle AND lead free;

She found out that it was a lie. They had nickle AND lead, and some have reported the lead is toxic. Now, I know MLMs are extremely hard to catch, but they tout these jewels, necklaces, bracelts, etc as LEAD AND NICKLE free to ALL consultants, AND customers. Is there ANYTHING my mom can do to sue... View More

Thomas. R. Morris
Thomas. R. Morris
answered on Nov 29, 2021

This sounds like a breach-of-contract claim. The devil is in the details, and there are more details than I can list in this format. Who would be the defendant? Is there a written warranty by the seller regarding the merchandise? Where is the defendant? Is there jurisdiction here in Michigan?... View More

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