On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Jul 22, 2020 | Race Discrimination
If someone experiences discrimination in the workforce due to their race, the first course of action is normally to file a report with the Human Resources department. Additionally, they can file a report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to hold your...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Apr 7, 2020 | Race Discrimination
Ideally, an employer’s decision to hire you for a job should only take your qualifications into consideration, not your race, color or national origin. For this reason, questions that would provide your prospective employer with information about your race,...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Feb 20, 2020 | Race Discrimination
When dealing with the topic of racial discrimination, you might hear some people use the terms race and color interchangeably. While the two concepts might appear to cover the exact same ground, they actually differ from each other. Nonetheless, federal law protects...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Race Discrimination
For many people, their hairstyle is a part of their culture. For others, certain hairstyles just work better for their hairs texture and type. Often, these people are minorities. Many workplaces have tried to ban certain hairstyles, but it often ends with the employer...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Race Discrimination
Despite the government making considerable efforts to combat racial discrimination in workplaces, it is still a massive problem in Indiana. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission closes more than 100,000 race discrimination cases at work without coming up with...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Race Discrimination
On our blog, we have gone over the various ways in which racial discrimination occurs (such as firing a worker or rejecting an application solely because of one’s racial background). We also discuss the consequences of discrimination and some of the options that...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Sep 28, 2019 | Race Discrimination
While there are different definitions of professionalism depending on who you ask, which industry is being considered and the environment of the workplace, there are general standards across the board that many business professionals see as crucial. While developing...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Aug 23, 2019 | Race Discrimination
When talking about discrimination in Indiana work places, the term “protected class” often comes up. Although this typically refers to the categories listed in the state and federal civil rights legislation, people may also use it to talk about other forms...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | May 27, 2019 | Race Discrimination
A critical part of organizational success within your company is developing an environment where your coworkers tolerate each other and are respectful of differing views and backgrounds. While your employer in Indiana is primarily responsible for setting the...
On behalf of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC | Apr 3, 2019 | Race Discrimination
Many Indiana corporations and businesses want their employees to maintain a professional look or a style of dress that comports with the values of the company. A dress code is generally not a problem. However, if a dress code is being unfairly applied in certain...
