New Testimonial
The reputation of both of my tire stores in our community is critical to our success. When I had to deal with a problem employee and protect the reputation of both stores, I called the employer’s attorney- Tom Fredericks. His extensive professional knowledge and excellent presentation skills were super effective. Within minutes, the problem employee [...]
Medical Marijuana News
July 6, 2010
Medical marijuana law in Michigan runs into workplace rule
Employers not required to allow marijuana use
BY GINA DAMRON
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
If a recently filed medical marijuana lawsuit reaches the Michigan Court of Appeals or state Supreme Court, it could produce a precedent-setting decision that impacts employers and patients, whose jobs may be at risk [...]
Michigan Loses More Jobs
May 30, 2010
Michigan’s Gift to Texas? People
MICHAEL D. LAFAIVE
Mackinac Center
Since 2000, Michigan lost 540,750 residents to interstate migration (though the state’s overall population rose slightly due to other factors).
In contrast, Texas added 848,702 residents through interstate migration. The meaning of these numbers cannot be overemphasized: There is perhaps no better single measurement of [...]
The Union Disadvantage
Author: Thomas S. Fredericks, Attorney & Business Counselor Web Site: http://tomfrederickslaw.com/
The Union Disadvantage: costs associated with unions.
Tangible Costs
Research indicates that the cost of running a unionized company is 30% to 40% greater than for a non-unionized one, and may not include subsequently negotiated changes in unionized employee wages or benefits.
The administrative budgets of unionized companies [...]
Union Free Seminar Outline
The Union Free Advantage
Positive employee relations can best be evidenced by being union free. You should manage your business to make unions unnecessary. Otherwise, employers often get the unions they deserve; employers managing a positive workplace don’t become unionized.
Union free workforces save their employers more than 30% in operating costs. Here are just a [...]
WAGE AND HOUR
Take care in classifying employees
March 8, 2010
Karla Osolin was disappointed with her first paycheck from Turocy & Watson LLP, a boutique intellectual property firm in Cleveland, Ohio.
She had previously worked as a legal secretary for the international firm Jones Day, and the pay didn’t seem right.
Then she realized she wasn’t being paid overtime, and filed [...]
Michigan Constitution Notes- From the seminar delivered on 2/21/10 at Bay Valley CC
Thomas S. Fredericks
2335 Rowley Road
Williamston, MI 48895-9133
Attorney & Business Counselor
Telephone (517) 655-4100 Cell (517) 525-1413
Electronic Mail: tomfredericks@cablespeed.com
Web Site: http://tomfrederickslaw.com/
Michigan Constitution Seminar Outline
History
Territorial Law: Government of the Northwest Territory Ordinance
Prior to statehood, Michigan was part of the Northwest Territory. During this period, Detroit was the territorial capital, and, instead of a state legislature, Michigan was governed [...]
Racial Discrimination
Racial Discrimination
Trapped in the Whirlpool: Company in Hot Water Over Race Case
Tresa Baldas
The National Law Journal
February 01, 2010
Whirlpool Corp. is in more hot water for alleged racial discrimination at a Tennessee facility that’s landed the company in court three times in the last year — twice before the same federal appellate court — and cost [...]
Michigan Constitution Seminar
Michigan Constitution Seminar
Tom is presenting a seminar on the Michigan Constitution to the Tri-City 9/12 Group on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 6 PM, at the Bay Valley Resort in Bay City. He will present a historical review leading to the creation of Michigan’s 1963 Constitution, how this document is very unique among all 50 States, and [...]
Your Will and St. Mary Church Seminar
Tom will present a seminar on how you can draft your own Will, and how an attorney can help you draft a better one. Tom’s one hour presentation will include tips on how to make a bequest for your Church, and what happens if you do not have a Will. Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7 [...]
Thomas S. Fredericks
2335 Rowley Road
Williamston, MI 48895-9133
Office Telephone (517) 655-4100
tomfredericks@cablespeed.com 
Convertible Classics
I worked my way through college and law school in automotive factories, gas stations, and automotive service centers. Having acquired an interest in old cars, and the ability to service them, I continue to drive classic cars. I look forward to driving one of these American classics to serve your professional needs.
