What We Do
Employment Law
The office is a place where every employee should feel valued and receive equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, or other demographics. While in theory every employee is protected by the same laws, a person might find his or herself subject to harassment or discrimination, in a dispute with their employer over wages and hours, suffering from a serious medical condition, or in another situation that makes going to work unbearable or even impossible. Employment law can be complicated to navigate without prior knowledge or experience, and those who attempt to pursue a claim on their own are unlikely to find success.
The employment relationships, and the laws and regulations governing these relationships, have become so complex that it is no wonder many employees often simply ignore wrongful actions by their employers in the hope that the situation will remedy itself — which rarely happens. In order to protect employees, there are laws governing harassment, discrimination, family leave, retaliation, whistle blower/qui tam, severance, pension and welfare benefits, wage and hour matters, and contract disputes.
If you are an employee who is suffering from an adverse employment action or harassment, or you are contemplating a change in your employment, please take advantage of the free resources that we have provided to learn more about your possible case. When you decide it might be time to take legal action for your employment law matters, contact The Schipper Law Group or call (248) 729‑2414.
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Employment Law Practice Areas
Harassment
Harassment is more than simply being treated poorly on the job. It is severe and pervasive treatment attributable to gender, race, age, and any other protected characteristics.
Discrimination
There are many statutes in place to protect employees against discrimination in all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, training, demotion, transfer, promotion, and more.
Family & Medical Leave Act
Employees have a right to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for qualified medical and family reasons, including giving birth, caring for a seriously ill spouse, and more.
Retaliation
Unlawful retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee who exercises their rights under employment statutes, such as termination, demotion, and the like.
Wrongful Termination & Contract Disputes
Employees may find themselves in a wrongful termination dispute if they are terminated in violation of express or implied promises or public policy. Likewise, much of the employment relationship is governed by contractual matters, including employment, non-compete, and severance agreements.
Pension, Healthcare & Welfare Plans
Our firm represents plan participants and beneficiaries in a wide variety of pension health and welfare plan disputes to get them the coverage they are entitled to.
Wage & Hour Disputes
Independent sales representatives, hourly workers, salaried employees, and independent contractors many times are paid less than they earned contractually or as a matter of law.