It can be a worrying thing to consider that, since Indiana is an employment-at-will state, most employees could be dismissed from their job at any time. There does not even need to be a reason. However, all employees have certain rights which protect them from being...
Month: September 2014
Illinois workers look to Wal-Mart discrimination case
Illinois Wal-Mart workers may be interested in a discrimination case that has garnered national attention. According to reports, a pregnant woman who worked at one of the retail outlets was fired after she suffered an accident at the store on her day off. She believes...
Cancer survivor demoted after taking medical leave
When you are battling a serious illness or disability, the last thing you want to have to worry about is your job security. You may have medical bills to contend with and if you need to take leave for your treatment or recovery, you deserve the peace of mind of...
Age discrimination in the workplace
Age discrimination can be a concern for both those Indiana residents who are seeking employment and those already employed. It is considered an unfair labor practice for an employer to refuse employment or to dismiss an employee based strictly on the factor of age...
The steps you take after being fired can make all the difference
Being dismissed from your job is an unpleasant experience. However, this is made even worse if that dismissal was unjust. Unfortunately, this is something that many employees in Indiana face. As Indiana is an employment-at-will state, many workers can be fired at any...
Complaint targets both religious and gender discrimination
A male employee of Beckman Coulter, Inc. filed a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission in which he alleged both denial of a religious accommodation and less favorable treatment based on gender. Both could be violations of the Indiana Civil Rights...
Sexual harassment in the workplace explained
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on their sex, and employers are protected from sexual harassment. This behavior might include unwelcome sexual requests, sexual advances, and sexually...
Fighting back against workplace discrimination
If an Indiana employer has more than six employees, an employee or applicant for employment may be able to file a discrimination complaint against that employer. The complaint must also be filed within 180 days of the occurrence of the alleged act. State and federal...
Wrongful termination in Indiana
When someone feels that they have been terminated or let go from their job for a reason that was unlawful, they may be able to file a wrongful termination claim against their employer. Someone is considered to have been unlawfully terminated if they were discharged in...
Indiana appeals court finds non-compete agreement does not apply
On Aug. 28, an Indiana Court of Appeals judge found that an employee did not violate a non-compete agreement with his former employer. The employee signed the non-compete agreement on Jan. 24, 2008, when he joined the company. The agreement would reportedly prevent...