Employment Law and Litigation Services
Fixel Law Offices' represents the employee who has been terminated or is experiencing problems while on the job. All areas of employment are represented by our attorneys. These include wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, Family Medical Leave Act, American's with Disabilities Act, Retaliatory Discharges and Whistle Blower Protection Act.
Have you been terminated? Were you injured on the job and later terminated? Did you have a good work record for years and later lose your employment? Can you and others identify discrimination by the employers? Did your employer refuse your accommodation request? Call us today for a confidential consult.
- Wrongful Discharge
- Sexual Harassment
- Family Medical Leave Act
- American's with Disabilities Act
- Retaliatory Discharge/Whistle Blower Protection Act
Have you been terminated? Were you injured on the job and later terminated? Did you have a good work record for years and later lose your employment? Can you and others identify discrimination by the employers? Did your employer refuse your accommodation request? Call us today for a confidential consult.
Wrongful Discharge
Michigan is an At-Will State, which means the employee or the employer can end a work arrangement at any time. This means when you leave a job, you do not have to give a reason for your quitting. But for an employer, it means that they can terminate your job if you are doing it to their standards, or if they need to downsize. This does not mean they can simply get rid of you because they had it out for you, because of your age, race or gender. We have all had bad working situations where your boss seems to be against everything you do. It is not illegal for your boss to be "an equal opportunity abuser." If you think you were wrongfully terminated by your employer, contact us today.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is not something that you should just deal with in your workplace. It can create a hostile work environment that can have negative effects on your health and even your quality of life. What is important to understand about sexual harassment is- it doesn't happen to just women, and it is not something you should have to deal with in order to keep your job.
Most businesses have rules about sexual harassment in the business environment, but these rules can be easily broken. If you have reported a situation that is a sexual harassment in your work place and the employer refuses to take action, it is time for you to start looking for legal representation.
Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows certain employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave without job loss consequences each year. A number of issues can occur in regards to your job if you choose to use your FMLA rights. We can help guide you through the process of using your Family Medical Leave Act rights and answer any questions that may come up. We can help you fight for you right to help your family within your workplace.
American's with Disabilities Act
The American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) was introduced in 1990 to help ensure the fair treatment of any disabled person in the work place, commercial settings and education facilities. Just because you have a physical, cognitive or mental disability does not mean you do not have the right to work. The ADA protects your right to the same opportunities in the work place as everyone else. If you were denied a job because of your disability, or a job refused to accommodate your needs you may have a case against the company.
Retaliatory Discharge
In Michigan, it is illegal for a company to fire you because you are fighting for your rights. A company may be doing something that is against the law, and you have the right to report it. The state protects you from being fired or harassed because you have decided to stand up for your rights. You shouldn't have to work in a place that breaks the law, and you should not be penalized because you recognize this right.
If you have been fired, or are being harassed because you decided to stop illegal activity at your work place you have been a victim of retaliatory discharge or may have a whistle-blower claim. We can help you through the process of fighting back against a retaliatory discharge.
We will also walk clients through the process of stopping illegal activity in their work place. You shouldn't be afraid to report illegal activity because you fear you may lose your job. Contact us today for more information.
Michigan is an At-Will State, which means the employee or the employer can end a work arrangement at any time. This means when you leave a job, you do not have to give a reason for your quitting. But for an employer, it means that they can terminate your job if you are doing it to their standards, or if they need to downsize. This does not mean they can simply get rid of you because they had it out for you, because of your age, race or gender. We have all had bad working situations where your boss seems to be against everything you do. It is not illegal for your boss to be "an equal opportunity abuser." If you think you were wrongfully terminated by your employer, contact us today.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is not something that you should just deal with in your workplace. It can create a hostile work environment that can have negative effects on your health and even your quality of life. What is important to understand about sexual harassment is- it doesn't happen to just women, and it is not something you should have to deal with in order to keep your job.
Most businesses have rules about sexual harassment in the business environment, but these rules can be easily broken. If you have reported a situation that is a sexual harassment in your work place and the employer refuses to take action, it is time for you to start looking for legal representation.
Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows certain employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave without job loss consequences each year. A number of issues can occur in regards to your job if you choose to use your FMLA rights. We can help guide you through the process of using your Family Medical Leave Act rights and answer any questions that may come up. We can help you fight for you right to help your family within your workplace.
American's with Disabilities Act
The American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) was introduced in 1990 to help ensure the fair treatment of any disabled person in the work place, commercial settings and education facilities. Just because you have a physical, cognitive or mental disability does not mean you do not have the right to work. The ADA protects your right to the same opportunities in the work place as everyone else. If you were denied a job because of your disability, or a job refused to accommodate your needs you may have a case against the company.
Retaliatory Discharge
In Michigan, it is illegal for a company to fire you because you are fighting for your rights. A company may be doing something that is against the law, and you have the right to report it. The state protects you from being fired or harassed because you have decided to stand up for your rights. You shouldn't have to work in a place that breaks the law, and you should not be penalized because you recognize this right.
If you have been fired, or are being harassed because you decided to stop illegal activity at your work place you have been a victim of retaliatory discharge or may have a whistle-blower claim. We can help you through the process of fighting back against a retaliatory discharge.
We will also walk clients through the process of stopping illegal activity in their work place. You shouldn't be afraid to report illegal activity because you fear you may lose your job. Contact us today for more information.
