New Michigan Earned Sick Time Act
On February 21, 2025, the new Michigan Earned Sick Time Act goes into effect across the state. It is important to understand how this new law will impact employers and …
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October 2024 Issue of Primerus’ Lady Justice
In October, Primerus’ Lady Justice: A Publication of the Primerus Women Lawyers Section released their October issue. Melissa Demorest LeDuc is the chair of the Women Lawyers Section Committee, which includes four …
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Minimum Wage Changes in Michigan
The State of Michigan will proceed with a minimum wage increase schedule that will raise the $10.33 current minimum wage in place across the state after the Michigan Supreme Court …
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The Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Minimum Wage and Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an important ruling impacting the minimum wage and mandatory paid sick leave across the state of Michigan. The Michigan Constitution provides …
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held in Avantax Wealth Management, Inc v. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc., No. 23-5880 (6th Cir. 2024), that a company can use COVID-19 …
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Three Demorest Law Firm Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers for 2024
Demorest Law Firm is excited to announce that three of our attorneys are being recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars this year! Melissa Demorest LeDuc is again being honored …
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House Bill 5028 Signed into Law
In a prior post from June 26, 2024, we wrote about Demorest attorney Mark Demorest being featured on Chanel 7 WXYZ regarding House Bill 5028, a new bill impacting homeowners …
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Mark Demorest Featured on Channel 7 WXYZ re: New HOA Law
On June 26, 2024, Mark Demorest was interviewed by Channel 7 WXYZ regarding House Bill 5028, a bill impacting homeowners associations and their energy policies across Michigan. This Bill was …
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently released an important memo from its General Counsel criticizing company policies that restrict employees from holding secondary jobs, often called moonlighting. Such memos …
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Search Warrant Needed for Search by Drone?
The Michigan Supreme Court recently was asked in Long Lake Township v Todd and Heather Maxon whether the use of an unmanned drone by the Township to take photos of the Maxon’s …
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