If an employee is working hard and complying with the terms of his or her employment, there should be no reason for employers to dismiss the employee. However, many disabled employees receive unfair treatment or are even subject to wrongful discharge as a result of...
Month: April 2014
Pregnant woman fired from job sued her employer
For many women in Indianapolis and all over the world, pregnancy is a time of joy. And in today's world, “having it all” is easier than ever for women. Changes to employment laws make it easier for women to receive reasonable accommodation in order to continue to work...
Casino employee files lawsuit over alleged FMLA breach
All employees deserve to be treated equally and respectfully by their employers and colleagues. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and many employees are made to feel uncomfortable or even subjected to unwanted advances at work. Sexual harassment in the...
Wrongfully dismissed city clerk accepts $14,000 settlement
Every long-term employee in Indiana deserves to be rewarded for his or her hard work. Investigations should follow terminations that may have been carried out without valid reason, as an employer’s decision to discharge an employee may be deemed unfair. As an...
Several Indiana employers facing discrimination accusations
Fair treatment from an employer is both an expectation and a right for any worker. However, many workers experience age, race, sex or gender discrimination or are unfairly treated because of disabilities. In Indiana, several employers are currently facing charges due...
Magician gets sued for unpaid wage claim
The Fair Labor Standards Act states that each worker in Indiana has the right to receive due compensation for time spent working. That compensation includes the extra money that you are entitled to for working overtime. Omitting overtime pay can be grounds for filing...
UPS employment dispute escalates to cost 250 workers their jobs
Disagreements within the workplace can be difficult for all concerned, and this is no different for workers in Indiana. With cooperation between employers and their employees, these employment disputes can sometimes be resolved internally. However, often they can lead...
New directive to limit employer retaliation over pay discussion
Indiana's employment-at-will status means that employees can be dismissed legally for almost any reason. This can make challenging employers over unfair working conditions a daunting prospect. Even for employees who hold a contract, the fear of being laid off over a...
Indiana employer works against disability discrimination
Many disabled workers face discrimination simply when attempting to find suitable employment. What some employers ignorant to the law may not realize is that, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers have no right to discriminate against disabled...
Wrongful termination suit against Indiana school dismissed
Job security is valuable, and most workers often assume they have it as long as they are fulfilling their duties. However, employers have the task of overseeing all members of their business, and occasionally a decision to dismiss an employee may be misguided or...