Tag: Michigan

EntertainHR: Flag on the Play: Power Dynamics and Workplace Romance  

By Erin Shrum, Associate, FordHarrison Jan 14, 2026 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 14, 2026

Michigan football recently made headlines after the university terminated its head football coach following an internal investigation that revealed “credible evidence” of an inappropriate relationship between the former coach and a staff member. The university later affirmed its “zero tolerance” policy for such behavior. The decision and resulting headlines underscore the legal and reputational consequences that can arise when workplace relationships involve unequal power […]

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Reliance On Gig Economy Can Create Unintentional Liability

By Noah T. Rusch, Axley Attorneys Jan 10, 2022 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 10, 2022

In 2014, approximately 14% to 20% of the U.S. workforce consisted of independent contractors known as “gig workers.” In 2020, the number increased to approximately 35%. Some sources estimate that by 2023, nearly half the workforce will consist of freelance and independent workers. The gig economy is nothing new, but with the new employment environment […]

Drumming Up Leadership Skills with Marching Bands

By Guest Columnist May 4, 2016 Talent

Updated: Jun 16, 2017

Leadership lessons can be taken from almost anywhere. In today’s Advisor, guest columnist Ritch Eich, author of Truth, Trust + Tenacity: How Ordinary People Become Extraordinary Leaders, discusses the unique leadership skills demonstrated by marching bands.

Right to work and how it will work in Michigan

By Michigan Employment Law Letter Dec 13, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 13, 2012

by Gary Fealk On December 11, Michigan passed Senate Bill 116, commonly known as the right-to-work law. In accordance with the Michigan Constitution (Article IV, Section 27), the law will go into effect 90 days after the end of the legislative session. Under the law, an individual cannot be required to do any of the […]