Michigan Questions and Answers

I'm a full time employee and my employer wants me to leave early during the week so I won't get my 40 hours in and then make me work on Saturday so they don't have to pay me overtime. I have a set schedule Mon-Fr from 2:30 to 11:00 pm.
Can an employer ask a full time employee to leave early during the week so as not to get their 40 hours in and then make them work on the weekend and not pay them time and a half for it?
1 answer  |  asked Jan 8, 2016 11:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

can you demote a female 3 weeks from having her baby when she is a top performer?
I am 3 weeks from my due date and about to go on maternity leave. I am a medical sales rep and I received a call from my director offering me 6 weeks severance pay or a huge demotion (About 80-100k). ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 28, 2015 6:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

On FMLA but employer suddenly wants a dr. note with every absence
I have been approved for FMLA intermittent use for a year. I used to self-report my absences but now my employer wants a dr. note with every absence. Is this an tactic to get me to leave? I can't affo...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 10, 2015 08:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

My Employer in Violation of FMLA Laws?
I have a chronic condition in which I was approved for intermittent FMLA leave for time off for doctor appointments, physical therapy and time off in the condition is exasperated. My physician wrote t...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 7, 2011 10:24 AM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

My previous employer Stop Payment'd my last check for multiple reasons, what can I do?
I got a letter in the mail today from a lawyer saying my paycheck is being held due to multiple reasons.. "He informs me that you were terminated from your employement on July 1st. Thereafter, without...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 7, 2011 12:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

Can my employer make me pick up my last paycheck?
I was recently fired from my place of employment. I usually get it directly deposited into my account. For my last paycheck, they want me to come in and pick it up... preferred that I sign a bunch of ...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 1, 2011 11:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

Can I keep the sign-on bonus if I am fired?
My employment contract says that I have to repay the sign-on bonus if i decide to not to remain employed, ie quit. Does that mean that if I am fired/laid off then I can keep the bonus? Here is the ful...
1 answer  |  asked May 3, 2011 10:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

Is my non-compete and non-solicitation agreement enforceable?
I signed a 24 month non-compete and non-solicitation agreement with company A in 2006. In 2007 I formed company B which then hired all of company A's employees and provided all the services that an em...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 16, 2011 9:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

Can I get unemployment if I quit?
I have been at my job for 2 years and about 8 months ago I got a new boss, we started seeing each other. I was a manager and while dating him I recieved 2 raises and amazing evuals. After a few arguem...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 5, 2011 6:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

Can I open a new business in the same field when my divorce is final?
I wish to start a new business in the same industry as the one in which my soon to be ex-husband and I own. I manage the current business and most of the customers will want to switch over to my compa...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 20, 2010 12:48 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

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