workers rights

Michigan could become a “right to sit” state under a bill introduced in the state House. State Democrats introduced HB 5983 this fall. It would require employers to supply seating for their employees — and allow them to use it.

Black mothers and caregivers met Thursday to discuss the impacts of unpaid medical leave.

Today, we dove into an issue that's likely to take center stage over the next few weeks in Lansing: Michigan's right-to-work laws. Then, we heard about a Finnish-American legend that took root in the U.P. Plus, a conversation with chef Iliana Regan on her new memoir Fieldwork.

Democratic Michigan lawmakers say repealing the state’s “right-to-work” law is at the “forefront” of their agenda this term.

Detroit could be on its way to setting up industry standards boards for workers in the city.

A group of Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives announced a package of legislation aimed at protecting Michigan’s workers Monday.The bills…

A federal judge in Grand Rapids heard arguments today in the case filed by a medical marijuana patient who was fired from Wal-Mart in Battle Creek.Joseph…