Indiana readers might be interested in the details of an Aug. 19 decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals overturning a lower court ruling in a disability discrimination lawsuit. The court found that a woman who had been ordered into counseling by her employer...
Disability Discrimination
Diabetic employee challenges company claiming discrimination
Although for some people their disabilities prevent them from getting a job, many disabled Americans are still able to work. Unfortunately, many disabled employees in Indiana still face discrimination at the hands of their employers or colleagues. This sort of conduct...
Health system pays $180,000 in disability discrimination lawsuit
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...
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...
Indiana hotel aims to train disabled employees
One of the great challenges facing an employee with a disability is finding fair and adequate treatment in the workplace. Although these employees may have some limitations on what jobs they are able to perform, they have just as much of a right to employment....
Food allergy discrimination goes to Indiana Supreme Court
All people deserve the right to work, study and live their lives without discrimination. However, incidents of discrimination are not uncommon in the United States, and many people experience difficulties in Indiana each year. Disability discrimination can occur in...
Woman sues agency for disability discrimination
Disabled individuals, regardless of the trouble they are dealing with, have the right to be treated respectfully in the workplace. Unfortunately, despite the fact that all employers are aware of this, there are often concerns.Our Indiana readers may be familiar with...
Man files disability discrimination charges against former employ
In this era, there is no reason for workplace disability discrimination to ever come into play. However, this is a common occurrence throughout the United States, despite the fact that employers know what is right and what is wrong and laws increasingly having gotten...
Deaf applicant turned down for a job wins settlement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals in the state of Indiana and across the country from discrimination in hiring practices and on the job. Employers are not only prohibited from discriminating against individuals due to their disabilities...
Settlement reached in Indiana employee discrimination suit
An Indiana retail company has settled with the government over a claim of discriminatory practices regarding employee accommodation. Aside from monetary compensation for the employee, the settlement also includes protections against future employee discrimination at...