For some people in Indiana, religious beliefs are an important part of their lives. Following religious code in the workplace may never become an issue for many but for some these religious practices could become a source of contention if coworkers and management are...
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Social Security workers accuse agency of discrimination and retaliation
When most people in the state of Indiana think about the Social Security Administration, we think of a government agency that not only provides benefits to elderly people but to those suffering from severe mental or physical disabilities as well. But according to many...
How likely are you to be rehired after the age of 50?
It's a question that has been weighing heavily on the minds of many older adults in Indiana for years now. Ever since the recession, the job market has become not only competitive but businesses are advancing on the idea that more experienced workers equal higher pay....
Federal judge to hear FBI agents’ age discrimination cases
As most people may already know, Indiana and many other states have strict employment laws that make it unlawful for a business or company to treat any worker unfairly because of age; but what if your employer were the United States Government? How do you claim age...
Former OWN network employee sues for sex and pregnancy discrimination
As we've mentioned before, discrimination against pregnant woman, although illegal in the state of Indiana, has been cropping up in lawsuits across the nation for a few years now. This has become such a problem that now some legal experts have noticed that a...
McCormick & Schmick’s employee wins disability discrimination lawsuit
Nearly everyone in Indianapolis is familiar with the popular restaurant chain McCormick & Schmick's. Generally regarded as an upscale restaurant with exceedingly high standards for employee decorum, a recent lawsuit out of Maryland may change this perception and...
McCormick & Schmick’s employee wins disability discrimination lawsuit
Nearly everyone in Indianapolis is familiar with the popular restaurant chain McCormick & Schmick's. Generally regarded as an upscale restaurant with exceedingly high standards for employee decorum, a recent lawsuit out of Maryland may change this perception and...
Employers discriminating against mothers in the workplace
How would you feel, as a parent, if your employer made comments such as "I bet if you had a nanny you could be at work more," or "Don't you feel bad leaving your kids at home while you're at work?" Would you be okay with them or would you be offended?Surprisingly, and...
Nursing assistant wrongfully terminated because asthma issues
We'd like to think that the people who would be most sensitive to disabilities would be the people who diagnose them. Doctors and medical professionals alike are often times the people we suspect the least to be discriminatory against people with disabilities, but...
University pays out $4.65M for sexual discrimination suit
About forty to fifty years ago, it was no secret that women were making less money than their male counterparts. But when the Equal Pay Act of 1963 came into existence, it was generally accepted that this was all going to change. Now, in the 21st Century, many people...
