No, your employer would need authorization to take funds out of your bank account. See MCL 408.477. You will want to make sure that when you signed your pre-employment paperwork or post-hire paperwork that you did not sign an authorization that allowed the employer to reverse a direct deposit... View More

You should really discuss this matter with a local employment law attorney. The facts in your case are such where you might have a case.

It sounds like you are saying you were hired with the understanding you would be a full-time employee, but once hired they are only giving you part-time work. The term “contractor” means the tax status of your work (i.e. whether you are paid on a W-2 with withholdings held back from your... View More

Although your noncompete has ended, it is likely that any confidentiality agreement that you had with the company, whether in writing or in a employee manual, still applies after termination of your employment. The information that you mentioned is recognized by Michigan law as trade secrets, and... View More

Generally, an employer cannot disclose an employee's confidential medical information to a third party, unless it has the employee's permission or the disclosure is for a legitimate business interest of the employer. Some legitimate business interests, are, for example, for the employer... View More

Generally, yes. An employer is allowed to discipline employees for misconduct in the workplace. If your employer has a disciplinary policy spelled out in an employee handbook or other written document, the employer would need to follow the written policy. Assuming your employer did follow its... View More

I recommend that you contact an employment attorney in your area to go over the agreement before you sign. This forum is too general to give an appropriate response.

I recommend that your wife bring all of her employment documents, CBA and contracts to a local employment law attorney to review who also handles education law. Without seeing the actual language, it is difficult to make a recommendation.

It is unclear what the investigation is about. I recommend you contact the Michigan Office of Wage and Hour to file a complaint for the unpaid monies and contact an employment attorney in your area for the same.

Employers, generally, can hire or fire people for almost any reason except for reason of protected status (e.g. race, gender, religion). We live in an age where people are fired, and then not hired, for tweets.

But here's where you stand now: 1) a final decision hasn't been made,... View More

I would not do so. Since TPS is being cancelled for so many countries recently, it is much safer for you to only use your OPT EAD.

You made things tough for yoruself. Contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice that handles comp claims--they give free consults.

Regardless of not initially filing a workers compensation claim, I recommend that you do contact a workers compensation attorney regarding this issue. There may also be other unlawful violations, but that is where you should start first because in Michigan a workers compensation claim is the... View More

If your husband gets pulled over and charged with a drunk driving offense, his boss will not have any criminal responsibility and the fact that his boss encouraged the drinking and driving will not be a defense. Ultimately, it is your husband’s choice to drink and drive. If he wants to drink... View More

Your question presumes that you were criminally charged. Even if that were the case, with some exceptions, you don't have an obligation to tell your employer about your legal troubles. Of course, your employer could always run checks through public records and find out, but it's doubtful... View More

As a tenured teacher, you have more legal rights than an at will employee in Michigan. I recommend that you contact an employment law attorney in your area to assist you. The Tenure Commission has strict court rules and requirements just like a regular court. The school district attorneys know... View More

In Michigan, there are laws that if a person is not part of the conversation, that the others being recorded have to give consent. If you have concerns, I recommend you contact am employment attorney in your area.

I recommend that you contact an employment attorney in your area. If this is from Michigan, you can contact the Office of Wage and Hour to see if you can file a claim to recover payment.

I recommend that you contact an employment attorney in your area to review the agreement and go over the facts of your case. More information is needed to determine your employment status.

Based on what you tell us here - which is not the only story the administrative law judge will hear - you may have a valid claim for benefits. The trucking industry in general though is filled with a lot of quirks that ultimately may mean that your claim is not as clear cut as it may seem.... View More