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A federal appeals court rejected the discrimination case a former Roncalli High School counselor filed against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the school. The former counselor filed the lawsuit after the school fired her because of her same-sex marriage. Why did...
Although prohibited by federal law, age discrimination still affects older employees and job applicants. As reported by the AARP, nearly one out of every six job applicants over age 50 interviewed for a study stated they were not hired based on their age. The AARP...
You have a right to perform your duties at work without fear of harassment or discrimination. Sex discrimination occurs when someone treats you differently because of your gender, sex, sexual orientation or pregnancy. According to the EEOC, harassment is illegal when...
If you file a complaint for sex discrimination, but the case does not end in your favor, you may feel like you did not receive justice. According to the EEOC, you can file an appeal. How can you file an appeal? You have a right to file an appeal with supporting...
Workplace discrimination is a huge problem, where certain employees experience unfair consequences based on their age, race, gender ethnicity, nationality or disability, which distinguishes them from the larger group. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Workplace discrimination may appear cut and dry in some instances, but sometimes, it is not. Do actions that extend outside the confines of work count? In some situations, discrimination and harassment that occur offsite may warrant reporting to your boss. Recognize...
State and federal laws prohibit employers from discriminating against workers based on sex. Unfortunately, they do not always stop this violation from happening. If you believe you have experienced sex discrimination, you may consider filing a formal complaint....
The law provides protections for employees who are pregnant, shielding them from discrimination on the basis of their condition. The legal protections do not stop after the birth of a baby. Federal law requires that employers provide break time to employees who are...
When applicants apply for new jobs in Indiana, they may have to complete online questionnaires. They may, too, have to take online personality tests to help determine if they might be a good fit for the position. Many businesses are increasingly relying on artificial...
Indiana is an at-will employment state which means that you or your employer can end your employment for any reason at any time. However, there are certain instances that constitute wrongful termination. Wrongful termination While Indiana employers may terminate...