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An employer may require that an employee posses a drivers license. However, if there is no job related reason, it could create a disparate impact analysis. Michigan has not yet recognized that. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The...

A reduction in hours qualifies you to apply for unemployment. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To the extent additional or different facts...

Unless you are a union employee whose discipline is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, yes, the employer can suspend you pending an investigation. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited...

I had a similar situation with a client recently. The most aggressive tactic is to file a complaint seeking injunctive relief. It is costly, and you need to make sure that there are legal grounds for the relief you seek. Short of taking legal action, you seem to be doing about all you can do.

Just because your position was eliminated, does not mean the job does not need to get done. If they hired someone new to do it, that looks suspect. If they just had someone there already assume those duties, it is pretty common. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be...

Assuming you are an at will employee, they can fire you for any reason, no reason, even a bad or incorrect reason, so long as it is not an unlawful reason. I see no unlawful actions in your fact pattern. you should examine the motivation of the discharge to see if there is a cause of action. To fight for your unemployment, you can get a free advocate. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an...

under the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act, you are entitled to view and then receive a copy of your personnel file. If they have the non-compete, it will be in there. You should have the non-compete reviewed by qualified counsel, to determine the extent of its enforceability. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything...

You 1st need to form some sort of non profit entitiy like a corporation at the state level, then apply for tax exempt status with the IRS. However, I question if a community concert band qualifies for 501(c)(3) status. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon...

The Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act, requires an employer to produce a copy for review upon written request, and then provide a copy after the review, or if not practical for you to come in to view it 1st. Only recourse is a civil lawsuit. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the...