Sex Discrimination

During a job interview, an employer may attempt to find out some of your personal information before hiring you, such as whether you are currently married or not. Certain questions are not legal to ask under federal anti-discrimination law because an employer might...

Discrimination affects many employees across Indiana, but research shows that LGBTQ workers face a disproportionately high risk of falling victim to discrimination in the workplace. Many LGBTQ workers also face employment bias on a frequent basis, and some also face...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission prohibits workplace and hiring discrimination based on gender. You have the right to file an action for relief if an employer treated you unfairly based on your sex. In addition to hiring and wage-related matters,...

Legislation for worker protection sometimes seems outdated, with certain regulations and protections dating back decades. Thus, it is common for people in more newly-protected categories - such as transgender individuals - to wonder what protections extend to them. It...

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal to discriminate against employees on the basis of sex or gender among other protected statuses. Passed in 1978, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is an amendment to the Civil Rights Act that specifically outlines the rights...

When you become a victim of sex, gender, race, disability or age discrimination in your Indiana place of employment, you may decide to file suit against your employer in response to the unfair treatment. Very few victims of workplace discrimination ever report their...

There is a debate about earnings in the United States. Do women earn less than men do in the workforce? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, men earning more than women is true. The idea that a man will earn more for doing the exact same job as a woman is...

Harassment of employees is a huge issue at the modern workplace, despite multiple efforts to reduce it or eliminate it completely. There are many types of harassment on the rise as well, including sexual harassment. But there is a specific type of sexual harassment...

In the workplace, breastfeeding can become a hot topic issue. While breastfeeding mothers have to express milk, some employers try to restrict them from pumping. Often, women do not realize their rights regarding breastfeeding. If an employer or colleague expresses...

If you are pregnant or planning to become so, it is important to understand the protections that the government offers you in the workplace. Nursing mothers are a protected class under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLCA). This amendment came from the patient...