Contractually shortened limitation periods on civil rights claims in jeopardy!

Under current Michigan law, an employer can contractually agree with employees to shorten the statute of limitations on employment claims. Many claims carry two-, three-, and even six-year statutory claim limitation periods. However, a simple clause incorporated into an application for employment, an employment agreement, or an offer letter that is agreed to by the employee can serve to shorten the limitations period to as little as six months. Notably, the ability to contractually shorten the limitations period for employment claims is being reviewed. On April 9, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the continued enforceability of contractually shortened claim limitation periods on employee civil rights claims.

Lawsuit dismissed

Nursing care facility American House Roseville fired Timika Rayford, one of its certified nursing assistants, for making a false police report about her purse being stolen while at work. However, she claimed she was terminated in retaliation for reporting inappropriate sexual behavior between management and nursing assistants to HR and the state.