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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has intensified its focus on employers’ leave of absence and attendance policies, especially in light of new rules expanding the interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This me… Read More

In an increasingly competitive business environment, finding time to dot the i’s and cross the t’s can be a challenge. When handling workforce disciplinary matters, this often means failure to document a particular infraction or warning. At the t… Read More

It’s no secret that identity theft is a serious and growing problem. One particularly fruitful area for identity thieves is tax fraud. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Russell George, recently testified before Congress on this… Read More

On the heels of a successful program started in Macomb County last year, Oakland County just launched its own program to provide veterans a laminated, Veteran Identification card. The cards are available to all veterans at a cost of $10.00. Veterans… Read More

In his recent email blast, Duane Reynolds of our office wrote about Michigan’s new “estate recovery” program, the purpose of which is to recover Medicaid benefits paid to individuals over the age of 55. Michigan’s program became effective Jul… Read More

Having spent the last 20 years in and around courtrooms, I have defended against my share of outrageous lawsuits: the teacher who was sued when a kid got injured Tee-Peeing the teacher’s yard; the family fight over an old Studebaker; the nephew who… Read More

While it is common for hiring employers to use criminal background checks when reviewing a job candidate’s qualifications, federal law limits the extent to which such materials may be obtained and utilized. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”… Read More

While the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect January 1, 2009, their impact persists. After receiving my own refresher on the Act at a recent conference, it seemed appropriate to provide employers with some points to keep in… Read More