Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
According to a National Labor Relations Board press release on January 6, 2014, the Board has decided not to seek Supreme Court review of two U.S. Court of Appeals decisions …
National Labor Relations Board Gives Up Fight on Notice Posting Rule Read MoreIn Michigan, employers are generally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. If a company hires independent contractors, those individuals or companies are supposed to carry their own …
How to Avoid Workers’ Comp Liability for Independent Contractors Read MoreRecently, the 6th Circuit held that volunteer firefighters who receive hourly compensation of $15 are employees for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family Medical Leave Act …
When is a Volunteer Really an Employee? Read MoreIn Boaz v. FedEx Customer Information Services, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the following clause in an employment agreement: To the extent the law allows an employee to …
Time Limitations in Employment Agreements May not be Valid Read MoreOn June 24th, the Supreme Court delivered a 5-4 decision in Vance v. Ball State University, which makes it more difficult for employees to sue their employers over workplace harassment. …
Recent Supreme Court Decision Limits Workplace Harassment Claims Read MoreUnder the Michigan Employment Security Act, an employee of an educational institution (typically a school district) is not eligible for unemployment during the summer months, provided that the employee is …
The School Denial Period Applies to Contractor’s Employees Read MoreThe question is whether a private employee who is acting in accordance with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA), who is not intoxicated during working hours, and who tests positive …
Can a Former Employee be Denied Unemployment Benefits Due to Medical Marijuana Use? Read MoreThe United States Custom and Immigration Service (USCIS) has issued a new Form I-9. Beginning on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, all employers must use this new form for all new …
Employers Must Use New I-9 Form After May 7, 2013 Read MoreIn my January 22nd post, I discussed factors which determine whether or not someone is classified as an independent contractor or an employee. There are obvious financial benefits for an …
Vicarious Liability of Employees and Independent Contractors Read MoreIt’s no secret that hiring independent contractors can save companies a great deal of money compared to hiring employees. A company can avoid paying payroll taxes, benefits, unemployment insurance, workers’ …
Are Your Workers Really Independent Contractors? Read More