It's been nearly a year since the U.S. military repealed its "don't ask, don't tell" policy which had many service men and woman feeling like they were living separate, almost secret lives. Though the fear that coming-out in the military may cost you your service...
Month: September 2012
Staged robbery causes legal trouble for water district management
There are certain things that businesses in the state of Indiana should test its employees on such as what skills they possess, how well they perform on a daily basis, or how well they get along with coworkers and management. But according to a lawsuit out of...
Orchestra lockout could cause crescendos of concern for musicians
The Hilbert Circle Theatre no longer echoes with the haunting tones of Brahms or the baroque staccatos of Mozart after a recent lockout forced the 80 musicians of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to pack up their instruments and walk away from their craft. The...
Weight discrimination in the workplace weighs heavily on people’s minds
According to data collected in 2011 by the Center for Disease Control, 30.8 percent of Indiana's population was considered obese. Along with the physical strain, many of these people face discrimination that can come in many forms.A new Harris Interactive/HealthDay...
Man claims he was wrongfully terminated from Wells Fargo
All over the state of Indiana parents must make the decision of whether to stay home with their children or go to work. For some parents, that decision is made even more difficult when their child becomes seriously ill. Most companies offer insurance to protect...
Indiana Goodwill sued in unemployment benefits case
Almost everyone in Indiana, and beyond, is familiar with Goodwill and their mission to do good for the community by "providing jobs, training and placement services for people with barriers to employment."It was the answer to one South Bend woman who, seven years...
Discrimination and its side effect on newborn babies
Many Indiana parents know that complications during pregnancy can affect a newborn child. We have heard about the effects of poor nutrition, smoking and drinking during pregnancy. However, have you heard about discrimination and its effect on the birth weight of a...
Employment Discrimination: Sexual Orientation
Some Indiana readers will be alarmed to learn that there are currently no federal laws that sufficiently address employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. Nevertheless, some states have adopted state laws that protect members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual...