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Federal and Michigan laws calculate an eligible employee’s hourly overtime rate based on their “regular rate of pay.” While this sounds straightforward, an employee’s “regular rate” for overtime may differ significantly from their base hourly wage. Understanding how to calculate your regular rate of pay correctly is essential to determining whether you’ve been paid properly f...

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to “joint employers.” This proposal addresses situations in which two or more entities share legal responsibility for the same work...

After the initial trauma of a birth injury, families can face many long-term hurdles. It may take years for your baby to recover. They may have permanent physical, mental, or developmental disabilities. In addition to adapting to new medical needs, you may be overwhelmed by concerns about your child’s future. It may feel like you encounter a new obstacle at every turn.

Tipped employees often earn a significant portion of their compensation from tips and gratuities. In many restaurants and other businesses, these tips are “pooled” and divided among employees based on their roles and hours worked. While tip pooling is legal under federal and Michigan laws, there are rules about what an employer can and cannot do. Tipped workers benefit from u...

Sommers Schwartz is pleased to announce that attorney John Malone has been elected to shareholder status. John was previously an associate with the firm.

John represents plaintiff...