When you become aware of something being done unsafely or illegally in your place of work, what is your first instinct? Surely you should report the issue, but what if doing so gets you into trouble with your employer? Work can be hard to come by and as Indiana is an...
Employer Retaliation
What sort of acts count as retaliatory?
If you are being unfairly treated in your workplace, your first reaction might be to report the situation to your employer. But what if your employer is the one making you feel uncomfortable? Or what if you worry that speaking up could get you into more trouble or...
Indiana protects employees from retaliatory discharge
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...
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...
Woman claims retaliation after being fired from Indiana school
In an employment-at-will state such as Indiana, many workers can be fired for almost any reason. Nevertheless, there are limits and one thing employers are not permitted to do is to fire someone in a retaliatory fashion. For example, employer retaliation includes...
Former city employee files claim after alleged retaliation
Being dismissed from your job is often an upsetting experience. But what if you were dismissed on unfair terms? Perhaps you were reporting an unethical practice or perhaps you simply refused to perform illegal duties. All too often, employees in Indiana have their...
Indiana police officer in retaliation case
If you suspect your employer is engaging in wrongful conduct, you have the right to stand up to them and report them. Unfortunately, many workers are afraid to do this as they fear retaliation from their employer. However, retaliation itself is wrongful conduct and...
Do employer retaliation laws extend to physical self-defense?
In the broadest sense, if you work for a private company, you can be fired for whatever reason at any time. As an employee, you can also quit at any time for whatever reason. That’s what’s called “employment at will.” However, there are...
Auto parts giant sued over wrongful termination
When faced with medical challenges, it can be difficult to continue working or in the same way as has been previously done. The law provides protection for those individuals who have medical challenges. The law requires employers to make accommodations for employees...
New directive to limit employer retaliation over pay discussion
Indiana's employment-at-will status means that employees can be dismissed legally for almost any reason. This can make challenging employers over unfair working conditions a daunting prospect. Even for employees who hold a contract, the fear of being laid off over a...