Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Governor Snyder recently signed Public Acts 14 & 15 of 2015 into law, amending Michigan’s wage garnishment statutes MCL 600.4012 and 408.477. The new laws will become effective later this …
New Laws Seek To Shield Employers (Somewhat) From Burdensome Wage Garnishment Orders Read MoreGenerally in contracts, when a person is acting as an agent for a disclosed principal, the agent will not become a party to the contract and will not be personally …
Importance of Establishing Principal-Agent Relationship in Contracts Read MoreRecently, Fortune Magazine published a list of the 100 best companies to work for. Four Michigan companies made the list, all inside the top 50. The highest-ranked Michigan company, at …
Michigan Companies Listed as Best Places to Work by Fortune Magazine Read MoreThe Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Keller v. Miri Microsystems, LLC, No. 14-1439 (6th Cir. 2015) clarified the distinction between an independent contractor and an employee under the Fair …
Are Your Workers Employees or Contractors? The Wrong Label Can Be Costly. Read MoreIn a recent case, Donald Yeager v. FirstEnergy Generation Corporation, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer is not required to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs if …
Employers Not Required to Accommodate Employee’s Religious Beliefs When Doing So Violates Federal Law Read MoreWhen drafting a contract, you should be sure to include the names of all parties to the contract, especially where parent entities are involved. This is important in case of …
Importance of Naming Parent Company in Contract Read MoreIn Michigan, attorney fees are generally not recoverable as either costs or damages unless they are expressly authorized by contract, statute, court rule, or a recognized exception. Express authorization means …
The Importance of an Attorney Fee Provision in Contracts Read MoreTickets are almost sold out for Winter Taste of Dearborn which is set to take place next Tuesday February 24th from 6 – 9PM. The Winter Taste of Dearborn is an …
Only A Few Tickets Left For Winter Taste of Dearborn Next Week Read MoreCheck out the infographic below from Inc. Magazine, listing Detroit as one of the top cities to launch a startup. If you have any questions regarding starting up a business in the Metro …
Detroit Selected as One Of Top Cities to Launch Startup Read MoreA new law recently passed by the Michigan State Legislature, will allow private employers to give preference to veterans of the United States Armed Forces when making hiring decisions. Under …
New Law Allows Private Employers to Give Preference to Veterans Read More