In most states, including Indiana, employees have the right to be free from sexual harassment in the workplace. It was reported on Jan. 20, however, that two Vermont women filed a lawsuit against their former employer claiming that they were fired after complaining...
Month: January 2015
You have the right to a safe workplace
As many employees in Indiana are all too aware, in an employment-at-will state, you can be fired for almost any reason at almost any time. This is a great encouragement to do your best and try not to get on the wrong side of your employer, but at what cost? You still...
Wrongful discharges in Indiana
Even though Indiana is an at-will employment state, certain types of situations are still considered wrongful when a person such as yourself has been fired from your job. You may have heard that employers may fire you at any time and for any reason, and while this may...
Understanding employee rights at the workplace
Indiana employees may be wondering what their employee rights are when it comes to issues like wages, overtime and lunch breaks. According to Indiana state laws, most work institutions are covered by minimum wage provisions by the federal law. In unique situations...
What is considered good cause for dismissal?
As many employees living in Indiana will know, working without an employment contract can be a risky business. However, even if you have a contract, there are several reasons that are considered good cause for dismissal. It is important to be aware of these to avoid...
Mining company challenges EEOC conciliation process
Workers in Indiana may not be aware that on Jan. 13, the Supreme Court heard a case that may change the way discrimination cases proceed. Depending on how the Supreme Court rules, it may become more difficult for plaintiffs in a discrimination case to win. In recent...
American Apparel managers forbidden from sexual advances
Indiana residents may be interested to learn of American Apparel's recent unveiling of a new company ethical code directed toward the issue of workplace sexual harassment. Following a long battle with the company's founder as well as numerous sexual harassment...
When an employer can make deductions from a paycheck
Workers in Indiana may want to find out when an employer is legally permitted to make deductions from a paycheck. There are some circumstances when an employer can make a deduction, but the employer must let the employee know about the deduction ahead of time. An...
Becoming pregnant should not cost you your job
The arrival of a new baby in Indiana is a happy occasion and also the beginning of a very busy period for the parents. In many cases, one or both parents will take time off work to spend time with and care for their new arrival. Usually, a mother will also take time...
Can an employer require overtime?
In the state of Indiana, an employer may require that a worker stay late or work additional unscheduled hours. However, an employer may not require workers to work overtime or stay late if it is forbidden by a collective bargaining agreement or any other contract....