People seeking employment in the state of Michigan are protected by laws which require their employer to be in compliance with. One of first parts of Michigan employment law is the fact that it is mandatory for employers to post information pertaining to employment and protection in an area where all employees can view them. Some of the more common laws include: protection for employees who are discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, and/or national origin. Employees thought to be in violation of these laws can be punished financially in a court of law. Depending on how serious the violation is, the company might face mandatory closure for the offense.