If your employer won't fix the problem, you can report them to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth at .michigan/cis or 1-800- 866-4674, or the US Department of Labor at .dol or 1-866-4-DOL-USA.
Contact MIOSHA If there is an emergency or the hazard is immediately life threatening, call MIOSHA at 800-866-4674 to report the situation. MIOSHA only accepts complaints over the phone in emergency situations or for construction-related complaints.
Many investigations are initiated by complaints, which are confidential. The name of the complainant, the nature of the complaint, and whether a complaint exists may not be disclosed.
The most common method of proof for discrimination cases is circumstantial evidence. Under Michigan law, the employee must not merely raise a triable issue that the employer's articulated reason was pretextual, but that it was a pretext for unlawful discrimination.
You can file a complaint with the Michigan Wage and Hour Program or the United States Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (U.S. Wage and Hour Division). You can also file a lawsuit in state or federal court.
What Triggers a DOL Audit? A DOL audit can be triggered by various factors, such as complaints from employees, industry-wide investigations, or random selection. Common triggers include suspicions of H1B wage violations, misclassification of H1B employees, failure to keep accurate records or previous violations.
Go to your policies and procedures and look up Whistleblower's Policy. You can provide the information anonymously. If they're violating a regulation, you may even report directly to the regulatory agencies.
Many investigations are initiated by complaints, which are confidential. The name of the complainant, the nature of the complaint, and whether a complaint exists may not be disclosed.