Call for a professional consult today 734.281.2050

All posts tagged Employment Law

Posted:
August 30, 2012
Tags:
Comments:
0

Employment Cases in the News: Whistleblower Cases

Employment Cases in the News

Whistleblower Cases

The Chicago Tribute recently reported that Omnicare, Inc. had agreed to settle a whistleblower case. The case alleged that illegal payments were made to secure a long term contract with a pharmacy.

Guy Vining of the Vining Law Group, PLC, has been involved in numerous whistleblower cases. In Michigan the Whistleblower’s Protection Act, MCL 15.362 makes it illegal to discharge, threaten or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee reports or is about to report a violation or suspected violation of law to a public body. The statute provides that under appropriate circumstances the employee may be awarded damages including lost wages and benefits and attorney fees. The statute also empowers the judge to order reinstatement and restoration of seniority.

Guy Vining of the Vining Law Group has been privileged to have been involved for both employees and employers in such cases. He notes that it is critically important in prosecuting such cases to move very, very quickly. The case must be filed within a mere 90 days or it is barred, according to MCL 15.363. While Guy Vining believes this to be a  unreasonably brief period, it has been upheld by the Michigan Court of Appeals in Cavell v. Spengler, 114 Mich App 76 (1985). Therefore, if you suspect that you are being discriminated because of whistleblowing, contact a knowledgeable employment law attorney, immediately.

At the Vining Law Group, initial telephone conferences with whistleblowers are free of any charge. Call Guy Vining and he will be happy to help you analyze whether you have a viable case.

Guy Vining has practiced law throughout the state of Michigan. His office is located in the city of Taylor, Michigan, where he primarily serves the Metro-Detroit area. He has represented employers and employees in employment litigation in the trial court and the appellate courts in the following areas: whistleblower, breach of contract, public policy, discrimination, wage and hour violation, covenants not to compete, Americans with disabilities action and retaliation

Posted:
June 15, 2012
Tags:
Comments:
0

Employment Law Cases: Discrimination Award

EMPLOYMENT LAW CASES

Discrimination Award

The Buffalo News has recently reported a $25,000,000 verdict in a racial harassment case in the state of New York. An African American was, according to the article, subjected to a culture of racism and discrimination, which management did not correct.

Guy Vining of the Vining Law Group has represented both employers and employees in racial discrimination cases. Race is a protected category in employment and under both State and Federal law in Michigan, and may not be used as a factor in effecting employment decisions. Moreover, race is one of the protected categories with respect to a basis of a harassment claim.

In this particular case, the employee alleged, and the jury determined, that the employer allowed a racially hostile environment to exist which included racial graffiti.

If you have questions about the discrimination laws in Michigan, please feel free to call Guy Vining for a no charge and confidential consultation.

Guy Vining has practiced law throughout the state of Michigan. His office is located in the downriver city of Taylor where he primarily serves the Metro-Detroit area. He has represented employers and employees in employment litigation in the trial court and the appellate courts in the following areas: whistleblower, breach of contract, public policy, discrimination, wage and hour violation, covenants not to compete, Americans with disabilities action and retaliation

Posted:
April 13, 2012
Tags:
Comments:
0

Employment Law in the News

Employment Law in the News


    The New York Times reported on March 21, 2012 that FedEx settled a case for $3,000,000.00 which alleged discrimination against applicants for employment by unlawful considerations of sex, race and gender being used in the hiring process.

In Michigan the legislature enacted the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) which makes it unlawful to discriminate in hiring, employment opportunities and/or termination based upon race, gender, age, weight, handicap and national origin. In Michigan an aggrieved employee may either sue under the ELCRA or the federal statute.

 

Also, the Sacramento Bee reported on March 26, 2012 that Aaron’s Rentals settled a sexual harassment lawsuit for $6,000,000.00. In Michigan an employee has a right to work in an environment that is free of sexual harassment. Where co-workers or management engage in sexual misconduct in un-welcomed and (usually) repeated sexual conduct, the adversely affected employee may have a cause of action for sexual harassment.

Guy Vining has practiced law throughout the state of Michigan. His office is in the city of Taylor, Michigan, where he primarily serves the Metro-Detroit area. He has represented employers and employees in employment litigation in the trial court and the appellate courts in the following areas: whistleblower, breach of contract, public policy, discrimination, wage and hour violation, covenants not to compete, Americans with disabilities action and retaliation

Posted:
April 11, 2012
Tags:
Comments:
0

Employment Law in the News

Employment Law in the News

From time to time Guy Vining of Vining Law Group, PLC, (VLG) has both prosecuted and defended employment law claims for individual clients and various corporate clients. Employment law cases generally are very difficult because they are factually intensive requiring the review of many documents and the interviewing or deposing of multiple witnesses. Unlike a traffic accident case where the question might simply be: red light or green light?; the employment case may span many years and many incidents or events.

A great deal of care should be employed in determining who to hire to represent you in your employment law case. These cases require meticulous preparation and tenacity in advancing or defending the case. Past trial experience, good abilities at legal research, writing and trial practices are a must. Moreover, your attorney needs to have life experience and understand how witnesses and jurors see things.

Guy Vining offers a free telephone consultation with respect to employment law cases. In the event that he can help you with a particular matter he will set up an appointment to discuss the matter in greater detail. Since Mr. Vining has been helping people with these kinds of matters since 1982 he will be able to appropriately analyze your case. Please call for free to discuss yours at 734.281.2050. He has experience in prosecuting and defending sexual harassment cases; whistleblower cases; terminations in violation of public policy cases; and, general discrimination matters, including retaliation cases.

Guy Vining has practiced law throughout the state of Michigan. His office is located in the city of Taylor, Michigan, where he primarily serves the Metro-Detroit area. He has represented employers and employees in employment litigation in the trial court and the appellate courts in the following areas: whistleblower, breach of contract, public policy, discrimination, wage and hour violation, covenants not to compete, Americans with disabilities action and retaliation