A federal appeals court rejected the discrimination case a former Roncalli High School counselor filed against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the school. The former counselor filed the lawsuit after the school fired her because of her same-sex marriage. Why did...
You have a right to perform your duties at work without fear of harassment or discrimination. Sex discrimination occurs when someone treats you differently because of your gender, sex, sexual orientation or pregnancy. According to the EEOC, harassment is illegal when...
If you file a complaint for sex discrimination, but the case does not end in your favor, you may feel like you did not receive justice. According to the EEOC, you can file an appeal. How can you file an appeal? You have a right to file an appeal with supporting...
Workplace discrimination may appear cut and dry in some instances, but sometimes, it is not. Do actions that extend outside the confines of work count? In some situations, discrimination and harassment that occur offsite may warrant reporting to your boss. Recognize...
State and federal laws prohibit employers from discriminating against workers based on sex. Unfortunately, they do not always stop this violation from happening. If you believe you have experienced sex discrimination, you may consider filing a formal complaint....
The law provides protections for employees who are pregnant, shielding them from discrimination on the basis of their condition. The legal protections do not stop after the birth of a baby. Federal law requires that employers provide break time to employees who are...
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Legislation for worker protection sometimes seems outdated, with certain regulations and protections dating back decades.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...
