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Legislation for worker protection sometimes seems outdated, with certain regulations and protections dating back decades. Thus, it is common for people in more newly-protected categories - such as transgender individuals - to wonder what protections extend to them. It...
When you work for an Indiana business and face some sort of discrimination in your place of employment, it may do more than make you uncomfortable on the job. Research shows that when you face discrimination due to your age, sex, race or physical appearance, it may...
While not directly tied to the workplace, the term ageism refers to deeply held beliefs that can influence decisions. Ageism can refer to stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination that can impact all facets of life. Unfortunately, when this belief system permeates...
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal to discriminate against employees on the basis of sex or gender among other protected statuses. Passed in 1978, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is an amendment to the Civil Rights Act that specifically outlines the rights...
Although you feel that you are at the top of your game in your Indiana office, the atmosphere may not feel as welcoming as it did five years ago. If you are a member of Generation X and promotions or special projects pass you by, it could indicate ageism in the...
Your work is valuable, which is why you don’t do it for free. If you are eligible under federal or state law, your employer must pay you overtime for every hour you work in excess of 40 hours per week. You must not receive less than 1.5 times your regular rate pay for...
When you become a victim of sex, gender, race, disability or age discrimination in your Indiana place of employment, you may decide to file suit against your employer in response to the unfair treatment. Very few victims of workplace discrimination ever report their...
If you are someone with a few decades of work experience, you should be an asset to your workplace. Unfortunately, there are times when employees treat older workers with contempt. This may happen in the form of harassing comments or similar behavior. These kinds of...
Unfortunately, despite many employer's best efforts to prevent racial discrimination from occurring at work, it is still possible for incidents to sneak by undetected unless the affected party reports it. Racial discrimination is still alive and well in the modern...
There is a debate about earnings in the United States. Do women earn less than men do in the workforce? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, men earning more than women is true. The idea that a man will earn more for doing the exact same job as a woman is...