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06/04/2026

The Detroit News and WWJ News Radio covered Senior Shareholder Tad T. Roumayah’s recently filed s*x discrimination and retaliation lawsuit representing reporter Taryn Asher against Fox 2 Detroit (WJBK-TV) and Fox Television Stations.

“Asher raised concerns that she was being denied the same opportunities and flexibility provided to her male counterpart,” Roumayah told WWJ Radio. "Rather than address those concerns fairly, the station retaliated against her by, among other things, firing her.”

The filing follows an EEOC complaint Asher brought earlier this year alleging she was treated less favorably than her male colleagues.

Listen to Roumayah’s full radio interview here: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/wwj-on-demand-38d8f/episodes/former-fox-2-anchor-taryn-asher-files-federal-discrimination-lawsuit-d0355?action=AUTOPLAY_FULL&actionContentId=201-d116c045-4a11-44e7-8529-b49a09668cef

06/03/2026

A hostile work environment doesn’t always require a pattern of behavior. A single egregious act, such as s*xual assault, may be enough to create legal liability and support a workplace harassment claim. Learn from attorney Tad Roumayah here: https://youtu.be/U3Oniu9yaSo

06/01/2026

Calculating an automatic break from each employee's scheduled shift can simplify payroll, but this practice can open the door to liability under federal and state wage-and-hour laws if employers aren't careful.

Punching an old-fashioned timecard to clock in and out has largely fallen by the wayside. Most hourly employees now clock in using an electronic timekeeping

05/27/2026

A Michigan jury found his abuser guilty. Now, a survivor of s*xual abuse at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility has filed a lawsuit against the County and State. Survivors of juvenile detention center abuse may be able to hold organizations liable for failing to protect them.

In April 2026, a former juvenile detention specialist at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility, formerly known as the William Dickerson Detention

05/26/2026

Meet Julie Constantine, one of the dedicated professionals who helps keep our litigation team running smoothly. Julie brings dedication, initiative, and teamwork to every case she supports, helping ensure our clients receive the results they deserve. Learn more about her in our latest employee spotlight.

At Sommers Schwartz, our team's dedication plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our clients. Julie Constantine brings her deep legal

05/21/2026

Please join us in welcoming Micaela Dalrymple to Sommers Schwartz. Her commitment to client advocacy and passion for helping injured individuals make her an excellent addition to the firm!

Sommers Schwartz is pleased to announce that Micaela Dalrymple has joined the firm as an associate attorney.

05/18/2026

Predictive scheduling laws can give employees the stability they need to secure reliable childcare, get a second job, or just plan their lives more than 24 hours in advance. Ethan C. Goemann discusses how these rules protect workers.

Although federal and state laws set minimum wage rates and certain other basic safeguards, American workers have few protections when it comes to scheduling.

05/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jacob R. Rusch to Sommers Schwartz. Jacob brings extensive litigation experience and an unwavering commitment to client advocacy. We're excited to have you on the team!

Sommers Schwartz is delighted to announce that Jacob Rusch has joined the firm's Complex Litigation and Unpaid Wages and Overtime practice teams as a

05/11/2026

If you're a non-exempt worker, you earn 1.5 times your regular rate of pay when you work overtime. Did you know that your employer may be undervaluing your "regular rate"? Learn why calculating an employee's "regular rate" may not be as simple as it seems.

Federal and Michigan laws calculate an eligible employee's hourly overtime rate based on their "regular rate of pay." While this sounds straightforward, an

05/04/2026

The DOL has proposed a rule that could change how courts evaluate "joint employment" situations. Learn more about the federal rules that apply to joint employment arrangements and how the proposed changes could affect Michigan workers.

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to "joint employers." This proposal addresses