After a serious workplace injury, you may be unable to return to the job you had before the accident. You might assume that if you’re not currently working, your workers’ compensation check should simply be based on the wages you lost. Michigan workers’ compensation law is more complicated. One important concept is “wage earning capacity.”…
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) significantly changed the state’s requirements for employee sick leave. While the law took effect for many employers on February 21, 2025, qualifying small businesses received additional time to comply. Under the current rules, employees of small businesses generally began accruing earned sick time on October 1, 2025, or when…
Signing a commercial lease can be one of the most significant commitments a Michigan business makes. Whether you’re opening a storefront, leasing office space, or moving into a warehouse, the agreement may determine your occupancy costs and responsibilities for years. Commercial leases also offer business tenants fewer built-in protections than residential leases. Many important issues…
Motorcycle accidents can cause devastating injuries even when the collision occurs at relatively low speeds. Riders have little protection from impact, and injuries involving the brain, spinal cord, broken bones, and permanent disability are unfortunately common. But the severity of the injuries isn’t the only thing that makes these cases different. Michigan’s no-fault insurance system…
If you’re injured on the job, you may assume that workers’ compensation is your only source of financial recovery. While workers’ compensation provides important benefits for many injured employees, it doesn’t always prevent you from pursuing a claim against someone other than your employer. In some workplace accidents, a third party’s negligence contributes to the…
Many business owners spend years building a successful company but give little thought to what would happen if an owner wants to leave, retires, becomes disabled, or passes away. Without a clear plan, an unexpected ownership change can lead to disputes, financial uncertainty, or even threaten the future of the business. A buy-sell agreement is…
A serious workplace injury can leave you unable to earn a living for months or even permanently. As medical bills mount, and income stops, many injured workers wonder whether they can receive both Michigan workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at the same time. The short answer is yes, in many cases…
Many workplace injuries heal with time and medical treatment, allowing employees to return to work. Others, however, leave workers with lasting physical or mental limitations that permanently affect their ability to earn a living. When this happens, injured employees often wonder whether they qualify for permanent disability benefits under Michigan’s workers’ compensation system. The answer…
When someone is injured because of another person’s negligence, they may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Some people also hear about punitive damages and assume that they’re available in every personal injury lawsuit. In reality, punitive damages are relatively rare, and Michigan law takes a…
Forming a limited liability company (LLC) is a popular choice for Michigan business owners because it offers liability protection and operational flexibility. However, many entrepreneurs make the mistake of believing that filing their Articles of Organization is all they need to do. One of the most important documents an LLC can have is an operating…
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