Michigan has recently enacted significant changes to its labor laws, affecting minimum wage rates, tip credits, and paid sick leave. These changes are the result of a lengthy legal and legislative process aimed at balancing employer concerns with worker protections. The journey began in 2018 when
Alabama lawmakers recently introduced a groundbreaking bill aimed at providing paid parental leave for state and education employees, set to commence on July 1, 2025. The Alabama K-12 Public School and State Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 proposes that female employees receive eight weeks
The recent passage of Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law has sparked a heated debate among various stakeholders, igniting concerns over its impact on small businesses. Scheduled to take effect in January 2026, the legislation aims to provide Minnesota workers with up to 20 weeks
Amid a charged political climate and faced with a mandate from the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Legislature embarked on an urgent mission to craft new laws addressing minimum wage and paid sick time policies. The legislative agenda was shaped by necessity rather than choice, as lawmakers
The recent wave of layoffs among federal workers has sent shockwaves through the government workforce. These terminations, primarily targeting probationary employees, have been executed with little warning, leaving many employees confused and anxious. This article delves into the reasons behind
The article, authored by Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, addresses the urgent need for public hospital leadership to eliminate workplace abuse of doctors in training rather than perpetuate it. The piece is in response to the widespread frustration expressed by doctors in training concerning the
