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In the workplace, breastfeeding can become a hot topic issue. While breastfeeding mothers have to express milk, some employers try to restrict them from pumping. Often, women do not realize their rights regarding breastfeeding. If an employer or colleague expresses...
To keep your workplace running smoothly, you need to have policies and rules in place. These might include everything from rules on keeping passwords secret to dress code guidelines. You should always ensure any policies and rules you have in place follow legal...
Employers can penalize or reprimand their workers for countless reasons. People who underperform, break the rules or put other workers in danger can face a range of consequences, from demotion to termination. However, there are situations in which adverse action...
If you are pregnant or planning to become so, it is important to understand the protections that the government offers you in the workplace. Nursing mothers are a protected class under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLCA). This amendment came from the patient...
When you arrive at work each day in Indiana, you have the right to a safe, fair and ethical work environment. The treatment you receive from your coworkers can heavily influence your productivity and your self-esteem. Knowing the signs of sex discrimination can help...
Discrimination against older workers can have detrimental effects on victims' ability to provide for their needs. Ageism can destroy professional relationships, reduce productivity and contribute to a harmful work environment. Contrary to what some employers may...
Employment access and equitable on-the-job opportunity is a treasured American principle. And yet it is not one that has always been on ready display in workplaces spanning Indiana and the rest of the country. Put another way: Although America’s varied work venues...
Discrimination can take place in all aspects of employment. They can also be present in an employer's hiring practices. While it is common to ask for certain information about workers to determine their worthiness for a certain position, some questions about race go...
Sexual harassment at the workplace is a huge issue that many workers face across the state. There are different types of sexual harassment, too. Physical sexual harassment often gets the spotlight due to its extreme nature. But did you know there are forms of...
As millennials begin to age, some might soon encounter workplace bias for the first time. On-the-job harassment, which can consist of stereotypical jokes and comments on aging, may make a 40+ employee feel uncomfortable. Individuals of any age, of course, may...