The Fair Labor Standards Act protects worker in Indiana from being underpaid and overworked. It also requires that young workers are given special considerations. The Fair Labor Standards Act was established in 1938 and has been modified to match changing employment...
Month: October 2014
When disaster strikes the FMLA may protect you
If an immediate family member is injured or falls ill, your job is likely to be the last thing on your mind. Your primary concern will probably be the care and treatment of your loved one. This in turn may require you to take time off to look after them, but what does...
What is the overtime law?
The overtime law generally refers to the Indiana Minimum Wage Law and the Fair Labor Standards Act, which obligate employers to pay 1.5 times the regular hourly wage for each hour that employees work longer than 40 hours in a week. The FLSA covers most employees, and...
Employment contract provisions in Indiana
While many Indiana residents do not have a formal contract of employment, those that do are sometimes unaware of the types of restrictive provisions that may be included in their contracts. In addition to specifying what a worker's duties and responsibilities are, an...
Employees question non-compete agreement at Jimmy John’s
Indiana residents might be interested to learn about a proposed class-action lawsuit that may be filed against the restaurant chain Jimmy John's, a sandwich shop. According to reports, Jimmy John's employees are required to sign an employment agreement that includes...
Pursuing a workplace harassment claim
Indiana employees who work for the state are protected by federal and state statutes that prohibit workplace harassment. If an individual feels that his or her rights have been violated, a process has been put in place to provide protection. Unwelcome sexual advances...
Indiana works to combat pay discrimination
Everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully at work. Unfortunately, countless workers throughout the United States endure a hostile work environment every day. Some are persecuted for their age or their race, others for their sexual preference,...
What is considered reasonable accommodations under the ADA?
Indiana employers are required by federal law to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who suffer from certain types of impairments. However, they are not required to make an accommodation that would cause the employer undue hardship. The Americans with...
An employment contract can affect your rights
Losing your job is never a pleasant experience, particularly if you feel you were unfairly dismissed. You may worry about how you will cover day-to-day expenses such as food and bills. If you have a family to support, this can be an even greater worry. Unfortunately,...
Former CNN producer claims he was wrongfully terminated
Indiana residents may be interested to learn about a wrongful termination case that was filed against CNN. A 51-year-old African and Latino-American man who worked at the station for 17 years claims that his firing was a result of age and race discrimination by his...