Making the Transition Michigan law does not explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender status, but Federal law does, based on the provisions of Title VII. In fact, the Federal court system recently made an important ruling on this exact issue. In...
No Recoupment for You Many defendants and insurance carriers hope that if an accidental overpayment is made to a claimant, those funds can be recouped at a later date. A recent case handed down from the Worker’s Compensation Appellate Commission made recovery in those cases more...
Thank you to everyone who sent in their answers to our “You be the Judge” article. There was a lot of good analysis in your responses. When evaluating this scenario, there are two main legal frameworks that we have to apply. First, we have to...
Growing Our Ranks Hanba & Lazar added to its team in September by hiring a new associate, Aaron Majorana. Aaron has experience in employment law, and his prior firm specialized in claims involving the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Whistleblower’s Protection...
In a fairly unusual occurrence, the Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued two opinions directly addressing issues that are frequently seen in the Worker's Compensation arena. While only one of the decisions will have a binding effect after being published, we are glad to see...
At Hanba & Lazar, we’re often asked about how a worker’s compensation magistrate may rule at the time of trial. Usually, we get a feel for a magistrate’s personality and opinions after frequent interactions in court, but the State of Michigan releases statistics summarizing each...
Our last Quarterly Update focused on changes the Trump Administration could make that would affect employers. One such area that has seen recent developments is the Department of Labor and their proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act. These changes have been in the...
After the Presidency of Democrat Barack Obama, we now have a Republican President, Donald Trump, who will inherit a Republican majority in both houses of Congress. While it is impossible to predict exactly what the future has in store, there are some popular beliefs as...
Introduction It's 2017 and certainly this will be a year of numerous changes and optimism for a stronger economy. We will provide you with timely information and analysis of all changes, allowing you to make necessary adjustments to take full advantage of any new opportunities. Our promise to...
Introduction Successful risk management requires up-to-date information regarding all aspects of potential liabilities. At Hanba Lazar we recognize that zealous advocacy on behalf of our clients begins long before litigation ensues. Zealous advocacy begins with counseling designed to provide our clients with the relevant information needed...