A disability can understandably be difficult to cope with both emotionally and physically. Unfortunately, some people with disabilities in Indiana face workplace discrimination, which is like adding salt to the wound. People who face workplace disability...
Month: May 2015
Adequate proof required in age discrimination case
With age comes wisdom or at least that is what the old adage claims. However, with age also comes a higher chance of being discriminated against in the workplace in Indiana and other states. Statistics show that the number of individuals who believe they have faced...
Woman files wrongful termination suit against hospital
Sometimes when people in Indiana try to do the right thing by speaking up about a wrong being committed at their workplace, their actions may backfire on them. For example, these individuals can end up being punished or even terminated. One former hospital employee...
Woman claims sexual harassment by mayor
Sexual harassment can cause an individual to feel taken advantage of in the workplace, but he or she has the right to take legal action against the harasser. In a recent outside the state of Indiana, a woman who previously worked for a water replenishment district...
Why you should hire a wrongful discharge attorney
When anyone is let go from their job, they have the option to fight their termination. In cases where a person may feel they have been wrongfully discharged, also known as wrongful termination, this may be more likely to occur. Although your employer may feel they had...
Discrimination complaint: what does the filing process involve?
Discrimination is a serious offense, so for anyone who experiences it, filing a complaint can help put a stop to this illegal behavior. Like many states, Indiana has laws in place to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. Whether you have been...
Lawsuit involving sexual harassment in the workplace settled
Being a victim of sexual harassment in Indiana can be demeaning for a worker. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for supervisors to abuse their power by sexually harassing their subordinates. Three women in one out-of-state case claimed that they experienced sexual...
Woman claims gender discrimination, retaliation at college
When a person in Indiana is terminated on the basis of his or her race or sex, for example, the individual may naturally feel violated and may seek justice. One woman in another state allegedly faced this situation recently and has filed a civil suit against the...
Family and Medical Leave Act causes confusion in the workplace
Serious medical conditions have caused many employees to take time off from work. When employees find themselves suffering from a medical condition that prevents them from working, the Family and Medical Leave Act allows them to take no more than 12 weeks of unpaid...
When to seek the assistance of an employer retaliation attorney
When you are at your place of employment, you should feel safe at all times. In those moments that you don't, you have the right to report any illegal or unsafe activities, such as discrimination, to your superiors. While this type of behavior shouldn't be tolerated,...