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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed a lawsuit against an Oakland County Amazon delivery company and employment agency for its refusal to provide a sign language interpreter to a deaf job applicant. The deaf job applicant… Read More

Can employers request a doctor’s note? Whether your team is back in the office, fully remote, or somewhere in between, questions about workplace accommodations are here to stay. If an employee asks for leave or a flexible arrangement, can you a… Read More

Workplace videos on the rise. What’s an employer to do? According to Fortune, disengaged Gen Z workers increasingly fill their time (and supplement their income) with workplace videos for their social media. Whether to pass the time or to gain infl… Read More

Dirk Beamer explains in this webinar what ESTA means for small businesses and how to prepare before October 1. Read More

Can employers use paid time off instead of overtime pay? Employers often look for ways to meet business needs while providing scheduling flexibility for employees. However, the law is clear that paid time off (PTO) cannot be used as a substitute for… Read More

Across Michigan’s vibrant startup and small business landscape, labeling new hires as independent contractors can seem like a streamlined path to growth. Issue a 1099, skip payroll complexity, and move at the speed of innovation ­­­— at least… Read More

EEOC settlement costs Las Vegas casino $850K A Las Vegas casino resort operator recently agreed to pay $850,000 and implement sweeping policy reforms to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging relig… Read More

With summer in full swing, many Michigan businesses already have interns hard at work, gaining experience, lending a hand, and learning the ropes. Whether your interns just started or are a few weeks in, now’s a great time to take a step back and m… Read More