On September 13, 2018 the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a draft rule appearing to roll back the 2015 Browning-Ferris test for determining joint employment. Browning-Ferris became the law of the land once again earlier this year when the NLRB overruled its decision in Hy-Brand due to a perceived conflict with one of the […]
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Eisenberg Presents at 2015 Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference
Sue Ellen Eisenberg presented at the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference to participate in a the Employment Law panel discussion with the Honorable Eric L. Clay presiding. She presented the case of EEOC v. Ford, which evaluates whether actual attendance is a requirement of work when considering telecommuting as an accommodation of a disability. A summary of […]
Read more...Eisenberg Presents on Navigating Gender Issues in the Legal Profession
On April 2, 2015, Sue Ellen Eisenberg presented at the State Bar of Michigan’s Labor and Employment Law Section’s Women’s Luncheon Series on the topic of “Navigating Gender Issues in the Profession: At Your Firm, in Court, and with Opposing Counsel.” Sarah Prescott (Gordon, Laughbaum, & Prescott PLC) and Michelle LeBeau (Ogletree Deakins) joined Eisenberg […]
Read more...Michigan Lawyers Weekly Sought Eisenberg’s Input on Light-Duty Work for Pregnant Women
In an article, “Lighten up: Employers reassess whether to offer pregnant employees light-duty work,” Sue Ellen Eisenberg weighed in on the importance of recognizing pregnancy as an employment concern that may require an accommodation based on disability. The article, which was published in both Michigan Lawyers Weekly and the Detroit Legal News, states in part: […]
Read more...Eisenberg Represents Physician in Article Published by Crain’s Detroit Business
After reviewing an article published in Crain’s Detroit Business about Dr. Robert Mentzer, Sue Ellen Eisenberg recognized the need for a counterbalance explaining her client’s position. A follow-up article “A few words in defense of Dr. Robert Mentzer” was subsequently published with the following advocacy explaining Dr. Mentzer’s case against Wayne State University: “The president […]
Read more...Sue Ellen Eisenberg Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014
Sue Ellen Eisenberg from Sue Ellen Eisenberg & Associates P.C. was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients […]
Read more...The Proper Way to Handle an Office Bully
Sue Ellen Eisenberg has been quoted in The Fiscal Times’ recent article about bullying in the workplace. According to the article, bullying causes serious consequences for both employers and employees. More than half of bullying targets report panic attacks as a result of the experience, 30 percent are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, and about 60 […]
Read more...Eisenberg’s Opinion Sought by Crain’s on Quicken Overtime Case
Sue Ellen Eisenberg’s experienced opinion was sought out by Crain’s Detroit Business in May 2011 over whether the Quicken Loans courtoom victory defending a policy not to pay overtime to loan officers is yet another twist in a national controversy of loan officer compensation. On the long term ramifications of the decision, Ms. Eisenberg said […]
Read more...Pregnant Women More at Risk for Employment Discrimination
by Sue Ellen Eisenberg The national recession that has been in place for, depending on your point of view, anywhere from a few months to a few years has particularly adverse impact the employment rights of pregnant women. And while some segments of the economy are improving, the existence of employment discrimination remains. According to […]
Read more...Sue Ellen Eisenberg Interviewed by DBusiness
DBusiness Top Lawyer and Managing Parter, Sue Ellen Eisenberg was interviewed by RJ King, Publisher of DBusiness Magazine in a wide ranging interview on employment and discrimination law topics. The interview, which was taped in late 2010 at the Detroit Renaissance Center, is available here.
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