Many people depend on their job as a secure source of income. The money they make is often used to care for themselves and their family. With so much depending on this job, people do what they can to perform well and be considered a good employee. Unfortunately, even...
Month: June 2015
Age discrimination claim settled by county
Being treated differently from co-workers in Indiana simply because one is older or younger than the rest can dramatically affect a person both emotionally and career-wise. One person in an out-of-state case filed a lawsuit alleging that she was the victim of age...
Sexual harassment suit filed by fashion consultant
When somebody faces unwanted sexual advances in the workplace or is the target of obscene remarks in Indiana, this is grounds for a sexual harassment lawsuit. One fashion consultant in a different state recently filed a lawsuit against a designer, claiming that she...
Latina woman claims race discrimination by employer
It is unlawful for employers in Indiana and other states to discriminate against their workers on the basis of protected classes, such as gender and race. In one recent case in another state, a woman claimed that the city for which she worked had specifically engaged...
Wrongful termination suit filed by dealership worker
Being wrongfully terminated in Indiana can negatively impact a person's future job prospects and even his or her self-confidence. One person in another state recently faced this scenario after reportedly being wrongfully fired from his job at a car dealership. He has...
How a family and medical leave act attorney can help you
There may come a time in your career that you need to take time off from work due to a personal medical condition, temporary disability or pregnancy. When this happens, if you meet the eligibility requirements, you can take the time needed from work and return to your...
Gender discrimination suit filed against county
When people are mistreated in the workplace based on their gender, this can decrease their quality of life and hurt their future career opportunities in Indiana. One woman in a recent out-of-state case filed a lawsuit against a county government, claiming that she was...
Former medical resident claims sexual harassment at hospital
A woman in Indiana recently claimed that she was a victim of sexual harassment at a hospital at which she had been completing her medical residency. She filed a lawsuit, seeking damages in the millions of dollars for not only sexual harassment but also a lost career...
When is an employee considered a whistleblower?
Everyone wants to believe that their employer is honest and would never break the law, but the truth is there are companies out there that don't always follow the rules. Sometimes, when committing these illegal acts, employers even try to recruit their employees to...
Nonprofit pays big for anti-pregnancy workplace policy
Employment discrimination is something that no person should tolerate nor do they have to. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of their race, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy. Even though employers are aware...