Month: November 2019

Reasons employees sue and how to prevent it

On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Nov 22, 2019 | Business Litigation

Business owners in Michigan have a lot of hats to wear, and being a good leader is one of them. When policies are not set in place, or employers do not follow federal and state laws, this can lead to a lawsuit brought forward by an employee. Owners should be aware of...

What does housing discrimination look like?

On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Nov 17, 2019 | Firm News

Michigan residents like you already have more than enough on your plate when you start house hunting. Between all of the laws and requirements to follow, plus the time and money you will sink into this endeavor, the last thing you want to deal with on top of...

What is disparate impact in housing?

On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Nov 4, 2019 | Co-op Housing Discrimination

The Fair Housing Act has been shaping housing practices across the U.S. for half a century, but the law itself has not remained stagnant. Protected classes have been added, exceptions have been carved out and language has been clarified. One element that has received...