Business Law Update: Business Owners: Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements with Employees.

On June 14, 2017, House Bill 4755 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. If passed it would limit the enforceability of a non-competition agreement signed between an employer and an employee. In my opinion – in some pretty significant ways. I have spent several articles discussing the legal consequences/enforceability issues of non-competes. It appearsContinue reading “Business Law Update: Business Owners: Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements with Employees.”

Work to be Done: Removing Employment Barriers

Today I read several articles that left me impressed with the work that needs to be done to help those crippled with employment barriers. From the ABA Journal Post-conviction consequences make it difficult for ex-offenders to find jobs – here via @ABAJournal The ABAJournal notes that: “The U.S. economy loses up to $65 billion in output each yearContinue reading “Work to be Done: Removing Employment Barriers”

Lawsuits and Technology: There’s an App for getting a Job – But are you an Employee or a Contractor?

A recent article from the ABAJournal highlights a new emerging dispute in employee v.s. independent contractor law – you can check that article out here Reasons for Business Owners to Properly Classify Workers ln a previous blog post I talked about the consequences of business owners mislabeling employment status see here Employee v.s. Contractor –Continue reading “Lawsuits and Technology: There’s an App for getting a Job – But are you an Employee or a Contractor?”

Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Presented to Gov. Aimed to Help Remove Employment Barriers

I previously reported on House Bill 5216 which would give incentives to Michigan businesses for hiring convicted felons back into the work force. Yesterday, the final Bill was passed by the legislature and was sent to the Governor for signing. See article from the Mining Journal Also, if interested in some details of the enrolledContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Presented to Gov. Aimed to Help Remove Employment Barriers”