Labor and Employment Lawyer in Detroit

Federal, state and local governments regulate the terms and conditions of employment in order to keep employers from taking advantage of the workforce. Our labor and employment lawyers help employees level the playing field when employers in the Greater Detroit area refuse to abide by these labor laws, including: 

• Minimum wage – Most non-tipped employees are entitled to receive a minimum hourly wage for work. The minimum wage in Michigan is currently $9.65, effective Jan. 1, 2020.
• Overtime – In Michigan, most employees are entitled to overtime pay after working more than 40 hours a week. Under Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, nonexempt employees should be paid “time and a half” of their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. 
• Emergency leave – Employers in Michigan are subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for events such as the birth of a child, a personal illness or injury, or illness of a family member. 
• Unpaid wages – Michigan’s Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act requires most employers to pay an employee who is voluntarily leaving employment or discharged all wages earned and due, as soon as the amount can be determined. Wages can include salary, unused vacation and leave, commissions, bonuses, and other vested rights.

Michigan law prohibits discrimination in employment. Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against a job applicant or employee on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, familial status, marital status or arrest record. Additionally, under Michigan’s Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of physical and mental disability.

Despite these laws, discrimination and harassment can still happen.

If you’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace, you may be entitled to compensation, including lost wages, reinstatement, and other forms of relief. At Morgan & Morgan, we will fight tirelessly for your full and fair compensation. Contact us today by completing our free case evaluation form.

At Morgan & Morgan, our labor and employment attorneys are highly trained to deliver you the best results. We have successfully pursued thousands of labor and employment claims, and we are committed to delivering the full and fair compensation you deserve. 

All law firms are not the same. Unlike other lawyers, we are prepared to go to trial to fight for your justice.

Yes. At Morgan & Morgan, there are no upfront costs or expensive hourly fees to hire us. Our firm operates on a contingency basis because we believe that your financial means shouldn’t dictate whether or not you’re fairly represented in a labor and employment claim. 

If we successfully resolve your case, our fee is a fraction of the settlement or jury verdict we recover for you.

Our employment and labor lawyers in the Greater Detroit area are here to help you. If you or someone you know was treated improperly by an employer or another employee, contact our office today. To discuss your legal rights and options, fill out our free, no-obligation case review form now.