Legal Question in Employment Law in Michigan

I am a contractor hired through a staffing agency for a major health insurance company in Michigan. Soon, I will be leaving the position and moving on to a completely different company for a permanent (non-contract) job. My husband is looking for work. I suggested that he apply for a job that is on the team that I am currently on only through a different staffing agency. My boss told me that he wold not be able to get the job because my husband and I cannot be on the same team for the company. Since I will be leaving, we won't be on the same team. Is this denying a competent individual a job based on marriage?


Asked on 9/15/11, 6:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

You can tell your current boss in a friendly way that marital status is protected by the Michigan Civil Rights Act and the reason given for not considering your husband is invalid and not exempted by law.

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Answered on 9/15/11, 7:50 am


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