You will likely need to wade through the unemployment appeal system where your fault can be established. Just keep in mind that warnings do not need to be in writing, and Michigan is generally an "at will" state. The remaining question seems to be whether you now qualify for unemployment benefits.

Generally, places of business can exclude an individual for any permissible reason.

You probably could take him to court, but unless you have provable damages, I don't know what good it will do. Defamation and any civil claim is different and carries a different burden of proof than a criminal case.

I am unaware of any law that dictates what is proper notice. I am also unaware of any law that demands an employer pay time and a half for schedule changes, so long as it doesn't result in overtime.

Your best bet would be to seek answers in your company's policies, then inquire... View More

More information is necessary to analyze your situation, but it sounds like you may have a failure to accommodate claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Michigan state law. You should contact an employment law attorney in your area to discuss your situation and your options.

Maybe. There is a difference between poor management decisions deciding whether or not to accommodate an employee and whether or not those accommodations violate any employee protections. You might consider reviewing Families First Coronavirus Response Act to determine whether or not it applies to... View More

Maybe, contact an employment attorney in your area to discuss the details. Employment agreements are agreements, an unsigned 'irrevocable' agreement will elicit a number of questions from the attorney you contact. And electronically signed agreements are generally enforceable equal to... View More

A little bit more detail is needed. If the transfer can be seen as a demotion-- maybe because it is in a worse location, has worse hours or constitutes a pay cut-- you may have a case that your employer retaliated against you for coming forward about the sexual harassment. Consult with an... View More

Generally speaking, an employer can cut your pay as long as it doesn't put you below minimum wage for hourly employees or the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees. It would also be a violation of law to deduct any overtime hours from your pay if you work more than 40 in a week and are... View More

Without a written lease, you have a month to month rental agreement (oral agreement). Therefore, they would have to give you 30 days notice. You should also note that in Michigan there are new measures in place with the district courts related to the residential eviction process that require more... View More

More information is needed in regards to any written agreements, your employee handbook and personnel file. Most employees in Michigan are at will but depending upon any written documentation, that may change if you have more legal rights to leverage to keep your pay or to enhance a severance... View More

It's hard to say whether there is a cause of action here without knowing whether you're in a protected class--i.e., race, age, gender, etc. If you feel that your hours were cut in retaliation to your complaint, you can always file a claim with the EEOC and/or the MI Department of Civil... View More

Unemployment compensation is a state benefit handled through an administrative process. You must go through that process. If you are deemed eligible, great; if not, then you can appeal that administrative decision. In short, there is no right to "sue" for unemployment compensation.

Hi. Under the FFCRA, an employer with fewer than 500 employees is required to offer up to two weeks (80 hours) of paid sick leave at the employee's regular rate of pay if you are quarantined, or, at two-thirds your regular rate of pay if you are unable to work to care for a child whose school... View More

People who voluntarily quit their jobs usually are not entitled to unemployment benefits. However, an exception to this rule exists if you can prove that a reasonable person would be forced to resign under the conditions of employment you were exposed to. To make this argument, you should list out... View More

Your employer is not required to pay you for hours you did not work.

There's definitely limits to that sort of behavior, particularly when you enter into allegations of a hostile work environment and what that means legally. But yes, the general rule is that employment is "at will" - you can quit your job at any time, just as an employer can fire you... View More

Additional information about your situation is necessary to analyze whether you would have a legal claim, whether you are entitled to take FMLA leave, or whether you would be entitled to disability benefits. If you have worked for your employer for at least 12 months, during which time you have... View More

While your situation certainly sounds unfair, federal law only requires that employees be paid at least minimum wage for each hour worked. However, if your employer has a discriminatory motive for paying you less than other employees (i.e. if you are paid less based on your race, sex, age,... View More

It's the employer who decides what work can be done from home. It sounds like the owner does not agree that your work can be done from home. You can try to convince them otherwise, but ultimately you may need to make a decision regarding your health and particular situation.