My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Michigan
So, I was training a temp and on her third day on the floor she went to the supervisor and accused me of sexual harassment. I asked the supervisor what was being claimed I said, he wouldn't tell me anything besides "It involves sex and children". He told me I was being sent home and that HR would contact me Monday. This all happened on a Friday, for a time frame. I asked him if I was being suspended, he said he couldn't answer that. I foolishly said something about shooting myself before I left. He had a local police officer come by and do a wellness check.
Fast foward.
I went to my workplace Monday an hour before my shift was due to start because HR still had not contacted me. I asked the receptionist if I could speak to HR and she said "She'll contact you at home". I told her it wasn't made clear if I had been suspended or not. She said it was her understanding that I had been. So, I've been here. HR finally called and told me that because of my suicide comment they wanted me to be evaluated by their EAP before I could return to work. They set up an appointment with a psychologist that Friday. He said there didn't seem to be anything unusual going on but I still had to do an evaluation.
I've since called my workplace twice and gotten no reply, called the psychologist office and they said the EAP had gotten my test earlier this week. I've now been on suspension for almost three weeks.
I've already contacted a lawyer here, she said if I'm not allowed to return to work to call her. I record all of my calls. I do have depression, am seeing a psychiatrist and have been on a prescription for it for about 3 months.
My questions!
Is being on unpaid suspension this long legal?
Since I have it recorded that I would be allowed to return to work, does that consitute a verbal contract?
If they choose to fire me over the allegations could I sue the accuser for slander? Would I be able to use character witnesses to prove my case?
If I were to win that case would I be able to sue my employer for wrongful termination?
Do I need to let the other party know that I'm recording the call at the start of the conversation, let them know at all or does it not matter?
Am I entitled to any backpay if I'm found "not guilty" of the accusations?
Am I supposed to be placed on administrative leave or anything like that?

