A heated legal dispute in New Jersey last month could be catching the attention of workers here in Indiana this month. The dispute centers around two whistleblowers who claim that their boss retaliated against them after they alerted an auditor and the FBI to a...
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Wrongful Termination
Judge gives wrongful termination case a second chance
When it comes to filing a wrongful termination claim, one of the most disappointing things that could happen is not being able to argue your case in court. Even worse still would be losing your case despite the evidence that support your claims. But this is the risk...
Supreme Court puts foot down on supervisor definition
It seems like the U.S. Supreme Court has had its hands full this year with everything from criminal law to immigration law. But it's a recent decision for employment law that has a lot of people here in Indiana and across the nation frowning this month....
Could sites like Reddit cost you your job?
The explosion of social media in the last few years has given birth to a plethora of new sites that give people the world over a chance to connect with other people. Whether it's making new friends on Facebook or sharing a picture on Reddit, these types of sites are...
Government finally agrees to settle with OSHA whistleblower
If you're new to our blog and are anything like our readers you've more than likely noticed a number of stories in the news recently that have been related to employment law. The most prominent being of course that of Edward Snowden who has captured the media's...
School sued for firing two teachers who didn’t prove their faith
Like with union and non-union jobs, private schools often have different rules of employment and can cause some difficulties for employees in the event that they feel their rights have been violated. This is true for private school staff members here in Indiana...
911 operator claims brain tumor caused his wrongful termination
If you're like most Indiana residents then you've probably worried about what would happen to you and your job if you were to suddenly be diagnosed with a serious disease. Question like "will I be fired if I miss work?" and "what happens if my illness disables...
Man takes time off work for stress, returns only to be fired
Because of a news story that is sweeping news agencies around the world, people here in Indiana are beginning to question how far of a reach their employers have when it comes to your mental health. This is especially true when it comes to doctor-ordered vacations and...
At-will employment disclaimers causing problems nationwide
A majority of people in Indiana know that our state is one of many that allow for at-will employment. As many of our readers know, at-will employment means that an employer can end the employment of any worker for any or no reason as long as the termination of the...
Indiana funeral director resigns after refusing to create fake bodies
Normally, wrongful discharge lawsuits aren't that strange; people can sue for a variety of reasons and most of the time those reasons are backed by evidence of discrimination, harassment, or other violations of employment law. But a bizarre case in Indianapolis has...
