EMPLOYMENT LAW

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Harassment can include “sexual harassment” or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.

WRONGFUL TERMINATION

There are instances when its unlawful for an employer to terminate your employment. These situations are called wrongful terminations. Come talk to us and we will discuss with you whether or not you have a viable wrongful termination claim against your employer.

RACE DISCRIMINATION

Race discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because he/she is of a certain race or because of personal characteristics associated with race (such as hair texture, skin color, or certain facial features).

AGE DISCRIMINATION

Age discrimination involves treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age.

RETALIATION

Laws protect employees from retaliation. That means employers cannot punish employees for making discrimination or harassment complaints or participating in workplace investigations.

WHISTLE BLOWER

It is unlawful for employers to take or threaten to take a personnel action against an employee because he or she disclosed wrongdoing. This conduct is prohibited under the Whistle Blower Protection Act.

PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION

Pregnancy discrimination involves treating a woman (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.

HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT

A hostile work environment exists when one's behavior within a workplace creates an environment that is difficult or uncomfortable for another person to work in due to discrimination. It is unlawful and Warnicke Law can help.

DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against someone (an applicant or employee) because of that person has a disability or the employer perceives them to have a disability, without providing reasonable accommodations.

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION

Religious discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of his/her religion. It is also unlawful for an employer to fail to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs.

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

In 2017, the first federal appellate court concluded that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. On Feb. 26, 2018, another federal appellate court followed suit.

HEIGHT & WEIGHT DISCRIMINATION

Michigan law prohibits employers from making employment decisions or the setting of employment conditions based upon a person’s height or weight.

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Thomas R. Warnicke has been representing victims against big business, insurance companies and government for more than 25 years. He has handled cases in state and federal courts in most Michigan jurisdictions and in courtrooms throughout the United States, winning millions of dollars in jury verdicts and case settlements.