DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel labor and employment attorneys
Brett Miller
and Blake Padget
will discuss the “Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Legislative Updates,” during a free webinar presented by Marsh McLennan Agency
from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The program will be moderated
by Marsh McLennan Agency’s Director of Research & Education Sue
Mathiesen. While these amendments address many of the concerns raised by
employers, the changes leave many questions unanswered which will be addressed
during the webinar. To register, visit https://mma.marshmma.com/l/644133/2025-02-24/2s2vd9
Brett Miller
Brett Miller is the Co-Chair of Butzel’s Labor and Employment Practice. Miller focuses his practice on employment and labor law as well as fair housing litigation. He frequently defends clients in state and federal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and class action lawsuits.
Miller also defends clients in administrative
charges before numerous governmental agencies such as the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of
Labor, and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). In
addition, Miller devotes his practice to representing clients in traditional
labor matters such as grievance arbitrations and collective bargaining.
Blake Padget
Blake Padget concentrates his practice on labor and employment law. He is part of Butzel’s employment litigation team defending employers in cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. He also has significant experience counseling clients on employment law issues such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition to spending several years in private practice, Padget has experience working in-house on labor and employment matters for one of Detroit’s largest employers.
Padget has helped counsel clients on rapidly
developing employee issues such as employee complaints and discipline. He has
responded to charges from administrative agencies, including the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Michigan Department of Civil Rights
(MDCR), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
About Butzel
Butzel is one of the leading law firms in Michigan and the United States. It was founded in Detroit in 1854 and has provided trusted client service for 171 years. Butzel’s full-service law offices are located in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Troy and Southwest, Mich.; New York, NY; and, Washington, D.C., as well as global alliance offices. Butzel is an active member of Lex
Mundi, a global association of 160 independent law firms. Learn more by
visiting www.butzel.com
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