When an individual or business initiates a lawsuit, that person is likely seeking one of two types of relief: monetary relief or injunctive relief. Monetary relief means that the litigant seeks financial compensation to offset damages or injuries. Injunctive relief means that…
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Michigan is an at-will employment state and as a result, absent a contract stating otherwise, a Michigan employee cannot only be terminated for cause. Therefore, there is no layer of assumed security once an employee learns that their employer can terminate them for any reason at any time.
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An effective offer letter sets forth the material terms of an employee's employment and makes clear that no other "unwritten" terms are part of the agreement. This article highlights a few key terms that any offer letter should address:
Term Employment Versus At-Will Employment
An offer letter should set forth in clear terms whether the employment will be for a specified term or at will.
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The fast-casual burrito restaurant, Chipotle, has found itself the subject of a lawsuit alleging violations of federal labor laws specifically unpaid wages. Currently, over 10,000 Chipotle employees have joined the collective-action lawsuit which states that Chipotle...
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