The last few years have not been kind to employers.  Government‑initiated closures at the onset of the pandemic.  The Great Resignation.  A recession that, if it has not yet been felt by all employers, soon will be.  One could forgive businesses for feeling like they are being bullied on the economic playground.  To punch back […]

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Cathy Tracey discusses what Michigan schools need to keep in mind when it comes to service animal requests. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Cathy Tracey. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law […]

Maternal and paternal leave have been common topics of conversation, and sometimes debate, in the U.S. for years. Yet, little discussion occurs around how to welcome new parents back after leave. Mothers, especially nursing mothers, face unique challenges in their return to the workplace. It is important that employers understand nursing mothers’ rights under federal […]

In less than 15 minutes, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss  and Sarah Willey get right to the point to explain what you need to know about the new rule. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.  Thirty years after Dr. John Gray published his famous relationship book, the planets have aligned to largely take the phrase out of orbit—for a number of reasons.  Among other explanations, society has overhauled how it thinks and talks about sex and gender—and the associated roles.  Add in […]

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Kevin Sutton discusses what school districts should consider when it comes to banning books. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Kevin Sutton.

It’s midterm season. Signs of the upcoming election are everywhere. Commercials on tv and radio. Signs at every intersection. Text messages. So many text messages. HOW DID THEY GET MY NUMBER?!? Sorry . . . we’ll save that for another time. Back on topic: it’s news to no one that November 8 is the day […]

Earlier this year, the Michigan Legislature enacted Public Act 213 of 2022, which amends the Revised School Code. The law does not add any substantive obligations for Michigan’s public school districts. Instead, it merely requires local school districts, ISDs, and public school academies to prominently post certain portions of Michigan law in various areas of […]

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey walk through how employee requests to bring their pets to work should be handled and some creative solutions to deal with the desire for animals in the workplace. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: […]

With big recent wins at Amazon, Starbucks, Chipotle, Trader Joe’s, and a favorable economic and political climate, right now the wind is in the sails of the labor movement. Those winds are likely to grow stronger as the current leadership of the National Labor Relations Board identifies opportunities to revisit and recast decisions in order […]