A few weeks ago, our All Things HR Blog took time to tackle frequently asked questions about the enforceability of restrictive covenants in Michigan, including employee non-compete restrictions. We decided this would be a good week to expand on that topic. Many readers likely noticed recent headlines blaring out that on July 9, 2021, President …
Verdict Requiring Employer to Accommodate Employee’s Request for Service Dog Leaves Employers Scratching Their Ears…I Mean Heads
It all began when the Union Pacific Railroad told employee Perry Hopman, a combat veteran, on two separate occasions that he could not allow his service dog – a 125-pound Rottweiler named Atlas – to accompany him to work to help him with his PTSD. Hopman received his diagnosis after an 18-month tour of duty …
Loaded Questions: Are Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Clauses Really Enforceable in Michigan?
As an employment lawyer, there are a number of questions I frequently hear from clients and colleagues. One of the most common ones is, “I thought noncompetes weren’t really enforceable. Is that true?” This question takes many forms. For example: Employer Client: “I don’t want to prevent someone from working, so I just have my …