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Michigan Supreme Court Holds Public Policy Claims Alleging Unlawful Discharge May Not Be Preempted by State or Federal Workplace Safety Laws

[08/02/24]

Posted on August 2, 2024 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

The Michigan Supreme Court (the “Court”) recently reversed the Michigan Court of Appeals’ decision in Stegall v. Resource Technology Corporation, which held in February 2023 that federal and state occupational safety and health acts preempted Michigan workers’ claims for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. On appeal, the Michigan Supreme Court held, however, that... READ MORE

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