Every employer in the United States is well aware that discrimination in all forms is against the law. However, the same cannot be said for those who are employed by these companies. Despite the laws that are in place, some people decide to take things one step too...
Month: January 2014
Bill seeks to better protect Indiana veterans from discrimination
With all of the sacrifices veterans and active military personnel have made, it is hard to think that they would be discriminated against due to their military service when they are applying for a job. Believe it or not this discrimination has been an issue for...
Woman sues agency for disability discrimination
Disabled individuals, regardless of the trouble they are dealing with, have the right to be treated respectfully in the workplace. Unfortunately, despite the fact that all employers are aware of this, there are often concerns.Our Indiana readers may be familiar with...
Age discrimination complaint filed against school district
There is no place in today's world for age discrimination. Every applicant and employee should be treated the same way, regardless of how old or young they may be.Unfortunately, mistakes are made from time to time. Our Indiana readers will want to pay close attention...
Soldier wins wrongful termination lawsuit
Although most employers realize what they should and should not be doing when it comes to their employees, some make mistakes that end up in a lawsuit. This was the case with a North Carolina soldier who lost his job with the U.S. Postal Service roughly 12 years...
Former female deputy sheriff argues wrongful termination
Being unjustly terminated from a position is a slap to the face for any employee, particularly if it is due to discrimination. A former female deputy sheriff is seeking compensation for her wrongful termination. She is claiming she was discriminated against because of...
Assemblyman steps down due to sexual harassment claims
Nobody wants to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace, however, this is a common problem throughout the United States.Recently, a Buffalo-area Assemblyman announced that he was removing himself from the Legislature as a result of sexual harassment complaints...
Breastfeeding mother files discrimination lawsuit
There are many types of workplace discrimination, with each instance just as serious as the next. From our Indiana readers to those in other parts of the United States, it is important to become familiar with all types of discrimination to ensure that you are being...
21-year-old intern dies after working a 72-hour shift
Internships, paid or otherwise, are supposed to serve as an important stepping stone for a young professional's career. They earn valuable experience in a working environment and they can make key networking connections during this time. At least, that's the selling...
Indiana bill would remove protections for workers who smoke
At one point, smokers had a lot of rights in the United States. They could light up just about anywhere they pleased and were allowed to take frequent "smoking breaks" at work. Additionally, most states, including Indiana, enacted laws protecting smokers from...