Indianapolis Employment Law Blog
Ageism: What are your rights?
As an older worker in Indiana, you may know first hand what it feels like to experience discrimination. Ageism affects people as young as 40 years old and can have serious repercussions on productivity, mental health, financial stability and emotional wellbeing....
Discriminatory hiring may result in legal actions and back-pay
Federal labor laws prohibit employers from using discriminatory practices while screening and interviewing job candidates. For example, an ad to recruit employees may not use language that could discourage individuals from one gender or certain races from applying....
Ageism in today’s workforce
As the first batch of millennial workers approaches 40, they may soon be in for a surprise when they are no longer the young, cutting-edge employees at work. Discrimination based on a person's age has been illegal for some time, just as has discrimination based on a...
1 in 7 men report experiencing workplace sexual harassment
While sexual harassment cases detailed in the media often highlight female victims, men, too, are common victims of this behavior in the workplace. You may face a lower risk of experiencing this harassment as a male than you would as a female. Yet, you may face...
What are common examples of harassment at work?
You should never feel uncomfortable around people you have to work beside. The dread you feel going into work on a daily basis may grow into something that eventually begins to impact your physical and mental health. Workplace harassment is illegal in Indiana, and you...
Jobseekers 35 and over say age is their biggest obstacle
Finding the right job for you is not always easy, but if you are job-seeking and also 35 or older, you may find it particularly difficult. In fact, these days, jobseekers ages 35 and over report that they see their age as the most significant hurdle they face on the...
What racially discriminatory interview questions are not allowed?
Ideally, an employer's decision to hire you for a job should only take your qualifications into consideration, not your race, color or national origin. For this reason, questions that would provide your prospective employer with information about your race, whether...
Which workers do not get overtime pay?
If your employer requires you to work additional hours in a day or week, there is a chance you qualify for overtime pay. The law dictates what constitutes overtime and requires special overtime pay. However, not every situation where you work more hours will qualify...
The basics of pregnancy discrimination
Many women do not expect their pregnancy to affect their job. However, some women may experience pregnancy discrimination. It is important for women to recognize the signs of this discrimination and understand what steps they can take. Many women may not be familiar...
Age discrimination in job advertisements
Advertising plays a significant role for companies looking to hire new talent. More and more, companies choose to use Facebook, LinkedIn and other digital platforms to find their newest workers. But solely using advertising methods like these can end up screening out...
