Employees deserve to have a safe and healthy work environment. No one deserves to go to work only to be treated unfairly or disparaged. In fact, workers should be evaluated on their ability to perform their job, rather than qualities or characteristics outside of...
Month: December 2013
High school teacher suing for wrongful termination
When it comes to wrongful termination lawsuits, there are always two sides of the story. Even when somebody feels they have been wrongfully terminated from their position, it is safe to assume that their employer does not.Our Indiana readers will find this story out...
Man files disability discrimination charges against former employ
In this era, there is no reason for workplace disability discrimination to ever come into play. However, this is a common occurrence throughout the United States, despite the fact that employers know what is right and what is wrong and laws increasingly having gotten...
Worker wins large award in wrongful termination lawsuit
There is no place in today's world for employers who feel it is right to wrongfully terminate an employee. Unfortunately, this happens quite frequently in states throughout the country. Our Indiana readers will find this story interesting, despite the fact that it...
Female journalists faced with sexual harassment in the workplace
There is no place for harassment in the workplace; however, this is a problem that plagues people, both male and female, from one side of the country to the next. No matter if you are one of our Indiana readers or live somewhere else in the world, you will want to...
Enjoy your company’s holiday party — but be careful, too
Many employees and companies look forward to their holiday parties. It's a time for celebration -- and to reflect on a good year of business. However, these holiday parties are famously fraught with peril (if a little bit stereotyped). There can be legal issues for...
Former principal, teacher to receive $250,000 in settlement
There are many instances throughout the country in which an employee is wrongfully dismissed by an employer for one reason or the next. While many of these cases go unnoticed, some people don't sit back and let their past employer get the best of them. Instead, they...
Indiana professor files discrimination complaint
There is no place in today's era for discrimination. Employers need to realize that all employees should be treated the same, regardless of age, race, sex, or sexual orientation. Unfortunately, there are still employers who make mistakes in this regard and end up in...
Female professor sues school for discrimination
A federal complaint was filed against Indiana University Northwest by an assistant professor in the school's English department. The female employee is stating that she was denied tenure and lost her position because she is openly gay, and is claiming unlawful sex...
Protect yourself after wrongful termination
Leaving a place of employment and seeking another position typically requires presenting a set of references to the potential new employer. Many people are under the impression that a previous employer can only disclose the dates of employment and job title. The...