As many of our readers remember, Twitter exploded recently with a flurry of posts as temperatures across the nation began to soar. For people here in Indiana, it was hard not to notice rising temps or the score of angry workers forced to work in such heat. But for...
Month: July 2013
Will McDonald’s employees face retaliation after walking off job?
As many of our readers remember, Twitter exploded recently with a flurry of posts as temperatures across the nation began to soar. For people here in Indiana, it was hard not to notice rising temps or the score of angry workers forced to work in such heat. But for...
Dental assistant’s discrimination case once again denied by court
Back in a December post under our wrongful termination category, we introduced our readers to the legal problems facing one Iowa dental assistant who was fired from her job because her boss was worried he might try to have an affair with her. The story, which peaked...
Could a non-union strike lead to wrongful discharge?
An interesting case on the West Coast this month has some people here in Indiana talking about whether the rights of non-union workers are being protected in the court system. The issue stems from a case in which a group of non-union employees threatened to strike...
New bill to end discrimination workplace boost for LGBT rights
As a reader of our blog, you may already know that the Civil Rights Act protects you from discrimination in the workplace based on religion, age, race, ethnicity, national origin and gender. But what about sexual orientation and gender identity? Does the bill extend...
Whistleblowing turns ugly after boss retaliates
A heated legal dispute in New Jersey last month could be catching the attention of workers here in Indiana this month. The dispute centers around two whistleblowers who claim that their boss retaliated against them after they alerted an auditor and the FBI to a...
Judge gives wrongful termination case a second chance
When it comes to filing a wrongful termination claim, one of the most disappointing things that could happen is not being able to argue your case in court. Even worse still would be losing your case despite the evidence that support your claims. But this is the risk...
How a simple medical exam can turn into discrimination
As obesity continues to rise in the United States, more and more employers have made a push towards improving the overall health of their employees. As we've mentioned in past posts, this has been achieved through healthier vending machine options to incentive...
7-Eleven launches inquiries into exploitation allegations
Some of our readers here in Indianapolis may remember the employment scandal that rocked the 7-Eleven name just weeks ago. As some of you may recall, federal investigators executed search warrants on 7-Eleven stores across the nation after receiving information...
Supreme Court puts foot down on supervisor definition
It seems like the U.S. Supreme Court has had its hands full this year with everything from criminal law to immigration law. But it's a recent decision for employment law that has a lot of people here in Indiana and across the nation frowning this month....