Being fired is an awful experience, particularly if you did nothing wrong. Working in an employment-at-will state such as Indiana means you are constantly at risk of dismissal, for almost any reason, or no reason at all. However, as we have discussed in a previous...
Wrongful Termination
Negotiate a severance package after unfair dismissal
One of the worries for many employees in Indiana is the fact that it is an employment-at-will state. Knowing you could be dismissed for practically anything is enough to set anyone on edge. But what happens if you are fired for an illegal reason, such as...
An employment contract can affect your rights
Losing your job is never a pleasant experience, particularly if you feel you were unfairly dismissed. You may worry about how you will cover day-to-day expenses such as food and bills. If you have a family to support, this can be an even greater worry. Unfortunately,...
Illinois workers look to Wal-Mart discrimination case
Illinois Wal-Mart workers may be interested in a discrimination case that has garnered national attention. According to reports, a pregnant woman who worked at one of the retail outlets was fired after she suffered an accident at the store on her day off. She believes...
The steps you take after being fired can make all the difference
Being dismissed from your job is an unpleasant experience. However, this is made even worse if that dismissal was unjust. Unfortunately, this is something that many employees in Indiana face. As Indiana is an employment-at-will state, many workers can be fired at any...
Wrongful termination in Indiana
When someone feels that they have been terminated or let go from their job for a reason that was unlawful, they may be able to file a wrongful termination claim against their employer. Someone is considered to have been unlawfully terminated if they were discharged in...
What are considered illegal reasons for firing an employee?
It is not always easy to find employment and, when you have it, there is a good chance you will work hard to keep it. But what if your employer decides to dismiss you unjustly? Indiana is an employment-at-will state. For many employees, this means they can be...
Taco Bell sued for discriminating against Hispanic employees
A former manager of an Indiana Taco Bell location has filed a complaint in federal court against the fast food chain. The 60-year-old woman claims that her operations leader requested that she not hire Hispanic workers and reprimanded her for doing so. Shortly after a...
County administrator continues battle over dismissal
Indiana is an employment-at-will state. Because of this, many employees can be fired for almost any reason. However, this does not mean that you have no right to contest such a decision if you feel it was unfair or in breach of your statutory rights. Wrongful...
Probation officer names wrong defendant
A former Indiana chief probation officer found his lawsuit for wrongful termination stymied when a federal judge ruled that the claim had named the wrong defendant. The judge based his dismissal on the fact that probation officers serve, in effect, as employees of...