Requests for disability accommodation can be one of the more intimidating and uncomfortable matters to tackle—for employers and employees. Even for experienced HR professionals or managers, these requests can seem like a minefield where it feels as though any wrong move can result in upset employees or potential liability (or both). What exactly are we…
An Employer’s Guide to the ADA Interactive Process
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The Shifting Sands of Employment Law: Year-End Reflection on Title VII, ELCRA and Executive Orders (PART 2 OF 2)
In Part 1 of this series, the employment law experts at Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC tackled critical updates to employment caselaw that impact the way employers need to handle certain types of employment discrimination issues. In Part 2, we will discuss the landscape of federal Executive Orders and what impact those may have on…
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The Shifting Sands of Employment Law: Year-End Reflection on Title VII, ELCRA and Executive Orders (PART 1 OF 2)
As we round out 2025, the employment law experts at Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes reflect on an eventful and unpredictable year in civil-rights law. Civil rights in employment has been a hot topic in 2025, and we expect that to continue into 2026. In this two-part article series, the employment law experts at Fahey Schultz…
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FOIA, OMA, and Employment Law: Navigating Transparency Responsibly
This month’s e-letter focuses on the interplay between the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”) and employment law, with special focus on common misconceptions that continue to challenge public employers across Michigan. Although many municipal officials understand and appreciate their FOIA and OMA obligations, generally, these concepts can be tricky (and…
