Sometimes, employees Indiana are fired for doing something they feel is ethically right. One individual in another state recently said he faced this scenario after finding evidence that his department was under-invoicing. The man, a planning official, has thus filed a...
Month: September 2015
Workplace disability discrimination suit settled for $160,000
Being fired by an Indiana employer due to a disability can have a negative impact on a person's reputation, finances and career prospects in Indiana. One man in an out-of-state case said he experienced this at his company, causing him to file a workplace disability...
What are valid reasons for an employee to request leave?
No matter what employer people choose to work for, they have rights. Not only do employers need to respect their employees and not discriminate against them in any way, in some cases they also need to grant them FMLA leave when they request it. This is something that...
Man accuses medical facility of age discrimination
Laws prohibit employers in Indiana from discriminating against a person on the basis of age. However, age discrimination still exists in various industries, including in the medical field. One man recently sued a medical center, claiming that the company treated him...
Freedom Indiana seeks to prevent discrimination with new campaign
Employment discrimination is a big issue because it happens so often in the United States. Not only is it unfair for any employer to intentionally discriminate against an employee, but it is also unfair that they can do so without consequence. While many states do...
Race discrimination suit filed against police department
Being treated poorly in Indiana due to one's race can cause humiliation and even have a negative impact on one's career. One man in another state recently claimed he was the victim of race discrimination. The man said he was then fired after he reported racial...
How wrongful termination exceptions affect at-will employment
Many people would like to think that their job is secure and that they are guaranteed a position at their place of employment for as long as they like, but in some states this is not the case. Like many people employed around the U.S., those working in the state of...
University job applicant claims gender discrimination
People in Indiana who are passed over for a job simply because they are male or female have the right to take legal action against the employer who committed this illegal act. In one case in a nearby state, one man said he was the victim of gender discrimination...
Employee files wrongful discharge claim against employer
As a general rule, an Indiana resident is under at-will employment. This typically means that employees can quit whenever they want and employers can let employees go whenever they want. However, there are some circumstances when employers cannot simply terminate an...
Sexual harassment lawsuit will cost police department $500K
Sexual harassment in the workplace in Indiana occurs when a work environment becomes hostile due to pervasive and persistent sexual conduct or attention. One woman in another state said she was a victim of sexual harassment at her workplace: a police department. She...