Barring last minute intervention from the state legislature, Michigan employers will need to start complying with the requirements of the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) next week on February 21. The law’s requirements are discussed in detail here, While both the Michigan House and the Senate have introduced bills attempting to modify ESTA (with one House bill passing in January), it is unlikely that either will pass the necessary legislation in time to avoid the […]

One of the most distinctive aspects of employment arbitration has to do with the parties involved: employer and former employee. This relationship facially creates a power dynamic that at times could seem daunting for an employee, particularly when a dispute arises.

When starting a new position, many employers require, as a material condition of employment, that an employee agree to mandatory arbitration in the event of a dispute with that employer. As a general rule, […]