Today, in a unanimous ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the Michigan Court of Claims that would have required a minimum wage increase and expanded paid leave in February 2023. As a result, Michigan employers will not be required to change their sick leave policies or increase the minimum wage.
There are many questions regarding possible changes to the Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA) and the minimum wage that could go into effect February 20, 2023. As of now, due to a stay from the Michigan Court of Claims, the current laws remain in effect until February 19, 2023. An appeal is pending before the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the parties have asked the COA to issue a decision by February 1, 2023. Regardless of the decision, it is fully anticipated that it will be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court. Here is a summary of the impact of the updated laws.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) compliance is at the forefront of employers’ minds. Concerns surrounding employment and hiring processes are under the microscope like never before. While many might believe they already have appropriate policies and practices in place, there are serious legal consequences for businesses found to be in violation of civil rights laws.
In its annual listing of Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, DBusiness Magazine honors attorneys throughout the Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston County areas. Nearly 20,000 lawyers are polled each year in a peer review. DBusiness requests that the attorneys nominate other lawyers among 50 areas of legal specialty.
There is no greater honor than for a lawyer to be recognized by his/her legal peers for their expertise and commitment to clients.
This year, ten (10) attorneys from Kotz Sangster’s offices in Detroit and Bloomfield Hills have been honored in twelve (12) diverse practice areas in the November/December 2022 issue of DBusiness. The 2023 Top Lawyer recognitions below include each attorney’s primary practice area for which they have been selected.
2023 DBusiness Top Lawyers
R. Edward Boucher – Construction Law; Litigation – Construction
George F. Curran, III – Environmental Law; Insurance Law
David R. de Reyna – Tax Law; Trusts & Estates
Jovan Dragovic – Health Care Law
Dennis K. Egan – Litigation – Commercial; Securities Law
Robert B. Goldi – Banking & Financial Service Law
Jeffrey M. Sangster – Construction Law; Litigation – Construction
Keith J. Soltis – Health Care Law
Jeffrey S. Sternberg – Trusts & Estates
Gregory L. Wysocki – Mergers & Acquisitions Law