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As an employee, if you become pregnant, you may be wary of pregnancy discrimination. Some employees are nervous to tell their boss, for example, because they fear losing their job or having their hours cut. They know that things like maternity leave or taking time off...
There are federal and state laws that prohibit employment discrimination. Businesses hiring new workers, preparing for large-scale staffing reductions or looking to fill a vacancy in the upper echelons of the company should consider workers based on their job history,...
When discussing workplace sexual discrimination, the conversation often centers on women's experiences. However, men can be victims too. If you are a man facing unwanted advances, inappropriate comments or unfair treatment based on your gender, you are not alone. And...
Bonuses and incentive pay can reward good work, but problems start when these payments treat employees differently based on sex. Because the law treats bonuses as part of pay, unfair differences can raise legal concerns. If one group regularly receives higher...
Automatic attendance policies may appear fair, but they can still create sex discrimination under federal and Indiana law. These systems apply the same rules to everyone while ignoring real differences in medical needs and caregiving responsibilities. When employers...
When companies face financial challenges, layoffs or downsizing often follow. While these decisions may seem based on business needs, they can sometimes hide discriminatory motives. Sex discrimination can appear when an employer makes staffing cuts that unfairly...
Job postings might look neutral, but the words employers use can reveal hidden bias. Sometimes, coded language slips into descriptions, discouraging people of color from applying. Understanding how certain words signal racial preferences can help create fairer hiring...
Reporting sex discrimination takes courage, but it can also lead to fear about what happens next. Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for making a complaint, assisting in an investigation, or standing up against unfair treatment. In Indiana, laws...
Pregnancy discrimination happens when an employer treats an employee unfairly because she is pregnant or has pregnancy-related medical issues. In both Indiana and federal law, employees are protected from this kind of discrimination. However, proving pregnancy...
Even a well-intentioned dress code can favor one gender over another. You might think it’s just about neatness, but "neutral" policies often hide unfair expectations. These rules can affect everything from comfort to job prospects. Let’s look at how that happens and...