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...
Sex Discrimination
What may I accomplish by filing a sex discrimination suit?
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,...
What is transgender discrimination at work?
Legislation for worker protection sometimes seems outdated, with certain regulations and protections dating back decades.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...
What are your rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?
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...
3 ways to strengthen your employment discrimination case
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...
Do women really make less than men?
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...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
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...
Women have a right to pump during the workday
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...
What are my rights regarding nursing breaks?
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...
How can you identify sex discrimination in the workplace?
When you arrive at work each day in Indiana, you have the right to a safe, fair and ethical work environment. The treatment you receive from your coworkers can heavily influence your productivity and your self-esteem. Knowing the signs of sex discrimination can help...