March is Women’s History Month, and soon it will be March 21, which is Equal Pay Day. What an excellent time to reflect on how far women’s rights have come in this country and be mindful of inequities that still exist. At Hurwitz Law we litigate claims of gender...
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Raising Awareness of Racial Discrimination During Black History Month
Black History Month and Employment Protections February is Black History Month. It was established to remember and honor the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across the United States, as well as to consider that systemic racism persists and to foster...
When the Boss Uses a Position of Authority to Create a Sexually Hostile Work Environment
Sexual harassment from a supervisor Sexual harassment in the workplace is complicated, especially when your harasser is a supervisor. Many employees find themselves drawn into sexual relationships with the boss. The question, can a sexual relationship with the boss...
Five Years After the #MeToo Movement – Sexual Harassment Still Happens and Employers Turn a Blind Eye Toward It
This year marks the 5th anniversary after the #MeToo movement that illuminated the terrible reality of sexual harassment and abuse of authority within the workplace. The movement, which is believed to have been started by Tarana Burke in 2006 to support survivors of...
EEOC Charges, Michigan Wage and Hour Complaints, and NLRB Complaints: Explained
If your employer is treating you unfairly or discriminating against you, the good news is that we can help! And to ease your stress and uncertainty, we have authored several blog articles on how to navigate various aspects of employment law. This resource article...
Client Service Because We Care
When you walk into our Ann Arbor Office you'll immediately see our slogan on the wall. THE CLIENTS AREN'T AN INTERRUPTION OF OUR DAY, THEY ARE THE REASON FOR OUR DAY. It's not just a slogan. Clients of Hurwitz Law PLLC will attest that we communicate with them at...
Watch Out for Discriminatory Hiring Practices
I was in Washington D.C. this past week attending a conference with representatives of the Department of Labor when it was announced that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission would be investigating whether employers were using unlawful hiring processes driven...
Mental Health Issues in the Workplace: Employee Resource
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the nation’s mental health. In the first year following the onset of the pandemic, global rates of anxiety and depression rose by 25%, according to the World Health Organization. Grief, uncertainty about the state...
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Resource
Unemployment agencies are overwhelmed by the amount of employee’s claiming benefits, but unfortunately the system is essentially broken at times. Employees are being denied benefits for arbitrary reasons and without recourse much of the time because the agency is...
Help Pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Please contact your federal legislators to encourage them to take any necessary remaining steps to pass the proposed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The reason is that pregnancy itself is not protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. As a result, pregnant women...