Some companies may require you to submit reference letters to be considered for a job position. This means that, to some extent, your job offer will depend on what your former boss thinks of you. If your ex-boss sent a bad reference to your prospective employer, you...
Discriminatory hiring may result in legal actions and back-pay
Federal labor laws prohibit employers from using discriminatory practices while screening and interviewing job candidates. For example, an ad to recruit employees may not use language that could discourage individuals from one gender or certain races from applying....
Non-compete, severance agreements require detailed attention
It is not uncommon for a high-level employee or manager at a company in Indiana to have an employer contract. Non-compete agreements and severance agreements are also fairly common. An attorney can help you to protect your interests when you are dealing with these...
Legal relief available for Indiana employees
A breach of contract occurs when a party to a contract fails to fulfill obligations set forth in the agreement. The breach may take various forms, and the adversely affected party may be entitled to legal relief. Under the law, a party may seek to recover damages...
Understanding employee rights at the workplace
Indiana employees may be wondering what their employee rights are when it comes to issues like wages, overtime and lunch breaks. According to Indiana state laws, most work institutions are covered by minimum wage provisions by the federal law. In unique situations...
Workplace verbal abuse
Although no laws specifically address workplace verbal abuse, Indiana employers may still be held to be civilly liable in the event that such behavior is allowed to continue occurring in the workplace. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration's standards that...
What is a breach of contract?
Contracts are especially important in the corporate world. From business contracts that specify ownership of a company to employee contracts that lay out the terms of a person's employment, the necessity of having a variety of issues made legally binding by contract...
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...
Indiana appeals court finds non-compete agreement does not apply
On Aug. 28, an Indiana Court of Appeals judge found that an employee did not violate a non-compete agreement with his former employer. The employee signed the non-compete agreement on Jan. 24, 2008, when he joined the company. The agreement would reportedly prevent...
Executive order addresses federal contractor practices
An Indiana employee dealing with a workplace challenge related to national labor laws may wonder whether standing up for personal rights will make much difference, especially when dealing with a federal contractor or subcontractor. Workers in such situations may find...
