The goal of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission is to prevent all discrimination based on race, gender, age and disability from ever occurring in an Indiana school, housing accommodation or place of employment. Though this goal is laudable, it is unfortunate that this...
Month: October 2011
Religious discrimination in the workplace should not be occurring in Indiana
We don't think about religion when it comes to claims of harassment or discrimination in an Indiana work place. However, with more diverse workplaces and individuals relocating in greater numbers, the number of different religious affiliations at any given workplace...
The Indianapolis Colts are being sued for paying less than minimum wages
A hostess that worked in the press box for the Indianapolis Colts alleges that she was underpaid for her job duties and is now taking her case to the Federal District Court in Indianapolis. The hostess and a number of her co-employees were paid only $40 for an eight...
Disputed legislation may affect the rights of Indiana workers
There is disputed legislation making its way through the Indiana house popularly known as the "right to work" proposal. This legislation would make it illegal in Indiana for workers to be required to pay union representation dues. Though such a proposal will probably...
Large retail supplier accused of employment discrimination
Bass Pro Shops, a supplier of fishing and hunting gear in Indiana, has been accused of discrimination based upon race in their employment hiring practices. The U.S. Equal Employment Commission (EEOC) recently filed a lawsuit based on these allegations against Bass Pro...