Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Michigan
Layoffs / Terminations
Our company, like most in this economy at the moment, is going through a rough period and need to layoff a few employees. My first question is:
(1) We are thinking of laying off a women is ready to return from maternity leave....is that legal?
(2) We have 28 employees and the ratio of women to men 1:7. In this layoff, the managers are proposing to layoff 2 of the 4 women in the whole company....is this ok or are we opening up ourselves for lawsuits?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Layoffs / Terminations
I think both of your company's ideas are ripe for lawsuits. If you would like to consult with an experienced employment lawyer that has represented both sides of the issues, visit me at www.kliszlaw.com to discuss. Tim Klisz
Re: Layoffs / Terminations
You may be opening yourself up to a lawsuit and a attorney familiar with employment law may a good investment in the long run. If you need help with this, please call my office or visit us at www.schmierlaw.com.