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Female farm workers in states like Indiana have complained about sexual harassment and even assault on the job. The reason why such harassment may be so prevalent is because many of the farm workers are immigrant, and due to their immigration status they may fear...
AT&T, whose offices are located in Indiana and across the United States, had been sued by a Muslim woman in what can only be described as a hostile work environment matter. The harassment finally went too far when the woman's supervisor purportedly snatched her...
With all of the sexual harassment scandals among politicians and celebrities, including Herman Cain and David Letterman, it is no longer surprising that we have come to accept some of the bad behavior as the age-old "boys will be boys" mentality.While most...
Harassment on the job can come in many forms and can involve race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. It appears to be a growing problem in Indiana, but the Indiana Civil Rights Department states it can only step in to try to resolve the...
In order to do business with cities like Indianapolis, local municipalities are considering implementing ordinances that would prohibit sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination among city contractors and such provisions would also address harassment. A...
It has been suggested that sexual harassment at the workplace in Indianapolis or other localities could be a recognized hazard under OSHA standards. Employees upset or distracted by the actions of others construed to be sexual harassment will also be more susceptible...
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has recently heard a case concerning a woman allegedly terminated from her place of employment because she testified concerning sexual harassment occurring at her workplace. It was found that the employee alleged sufficient facts to...
Generally speaking, employees who work in dangerous professions get paid more for placing their lives at risk. But what about people who are at risk of suffering from sexual harassment in the workplace--do they get paid more for working in a potentially hostile work...
Workplace discrimination is so prevalent that a lobbying organization's goal is now to push for passage of the "Employment Non-Discrimination Act." This organization is being headed up by former lead counsel for the U.S. House Education & Labor Committee. Should...
A recent published work of a Fort Wayne, Indiana author describes in detail the bullying and harassment that some students in our public schools face on a daily basis. The reasons behind the behavior of other students could seem trivial. In the author's particular...