As a woman in the workplace, you probably have heard about the glass ceiling for years. This term serves as shorthand for the very real phenomenon of women, especially women of color, experiencing the inability to reach the top rungs of the corporate ladder,...
Workplace Discrimination
What are the rules against verbal abuse?
There are many forms of racial discrimination that can occur at your workplace. If your employer uses your actual or perceived race, color or ethnicity against you when making decisions about job duties, promotions, hiring or firing, that is an illegal form of racial...
The basics of pregnancy discrimination
Many women do not expect their pregnancy to affect their job. However, some women may experience pregnancy discrimination. It is important for women to recognize the signs of this discrimination and understand what steps they can take. Many women may not be familiar...
Subtle signs of pregnancy discrimination at work
Many women work hard to balance their careers with motherhood. With supportive resources like maternity leave and workplace friendships, pregnant women in the 21st century may have little reason to expect discrimination. Nonetheless, the problem persists in many...
Is there a way to avoid discrimination due to age?
It can be very difficult to prove you have been discriminated against by a company in Indiana during the hiring process. This is especially true if you feel the discrimination was age-based. One of the loopholes when it comes to discrimination is that it can be...
How should an employer respond to discrimination?
Discrimination in the workplace should never be tolerated. There are many laws in place to help Indiana employers, but even if you do follow the law, you may still be vulnerable to discrimination claims. This is why you should take extra steps to create a welcoming...
The basics of religious discrimination
Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether the treatment you are receiving at work in Indiana qualifies as religious discrimination or not. We at John H Haskin and Associates work hard to not only defend your rights, but make sure you are aware of the signs of...
What qualifies as pregnancy discrimination?
Many Indiana women maintain their current jobs when they are pregnant or have recently delivered a baby. While new or expectant mothers are often given respect from their employers and coworkers, there are also situations in which you may be discriminated against and...
Revered surgeon alleges age discrimination in lawsuit
Being subjected to age discrimination is not only disappointing, it is also very scary. Once you reach a certain age, you begin to realize just how much you value your job and how difficult it could be to replace. No one ever wants to be forced out of a job for any...
What is employment discrimination?
Employment discrimination occurs every day, though many employers refuse to admit it. Discrimination can harm employers as well as employees, since decisions based on factors unrelated to merit can result in reduced productivity.If you think you are a victim of...
