The Indiana State Personnel Department provides a definition of workplace sexual harassment. It includes requests for favors of a sexual nature, unwelcome advances and other physical or verbal sexual conduct where such conduct is meant to or does unreasonably...
Sexual Harassment
Tinder faces sexual harassment suit
Indiana users of the popular dating app Tinder may be surprised to learn that the company is facing a lawsuit filed by the company's former marketing vice president. The vice president claims that a co-founder of the company, who is Tinder's marketing chief, took away...
Sterling faces harassment lawsuit
Indiana residents aware of Donald Sterling's racism scandal be unfamiliar with a new suit pending against the man. According to a claim by a former employee, Sterling subjected the woman to racial discrimination and sexual harassment.The woman's claim says that she...
Former Representative fined $3,000 in sexual harassment case
Everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable in their place of work. However, many workers in Indiana are faced with harassment and discrimination on a daily basis. A hostile work environment not only makes it difficult for an individual to do her job, it can...
Casino employee files lawsuit over alleged FMLA breach
All employees deserve to be treated equally and respectfully by their employers and colleagues. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and many employees are made to feel uncomfortable or even subjected to unwanted advances at work. Sexual harassment in the...
Indiana sexual harassment ruling challenged by new bill
Everyone deserves to feel safe in her or his place of work. Although it is true that not all employers and employees will get along, they have an obligation to treat each other fairly and with respect. However, many workers experience sexual harassment or other forms...
Indiana employer accused of sexual harassment
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their workplace. With different people come different personalities, and not all employees and employers will get along with each other. However, it is the responsibility of each individual to conduct themselves appropriately and not...
Sexual harassment lawsuit plagues gubernatorial candidate
It can be hard for a person to admit that he or she has been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. Oftentimes, these people would rather keep quiet than attract unwanted attention and judgment from others. Furthermore, going head-to-head with a boss who is...
Assemblyman steps down due to sexual harassment claims
Nobody wants to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace, however, this is a common problem throughout the United States.Recently, a Buffalo-area Assemblyman announced that he was removing himself from the Legislature as a result of sexual harassment complaints...
Casino employee sues over sexual harassment
For many employees, the fear of harassment in the workplace is something that is all too real. With this in mind, these people are afraid to go to work as they are never sure of what is going to happen.Many of our Indiana readers spend time at casinos in neighboring...