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There are certainly some cases in which racial discrimination in the workplace is overt. If an employer says that they will only hire people with a certain ethnic background, for example, this is illegal and a violation of those employees' rights. However, issues like...
Earning a promotion often involves meeting goals and building experience over the years. When a younger colleague advances instead, this result can prompt questions about what shaped the decision. If you expected a promotion after years of strong performance but did...
When discussing workplace sexual discrimination, the conversation often centers on women's experiences. However, men can be victims too. If you are a man facing unwanted advances, inappropriate comments or unfair treatment based on your gender, you are not alone. And...
Federal law bars race discrimination in hiring, and that rule applies in Indiana. Because of that protection, referral-only hiring can raise concerns in some situations. You might notice this pattern when a company fills roles through employee referrals instead of...
Imagine building your career and proving your value at work for so many years. Then one day, your employer tells you the company is going in a different direction. Suddenly, you may start to feel like your age is the reason for termination. If you believe your...
Bonuses and incentive pay can reward good work, but problems start when these payments treat employees differently based on sex. Because the law treats bonuses as part of pay, unfair differences can raise legal concerns. If one group regularly receives higher...
Your employer must protect you from harassment at work. This responsibility extends beyond co-workers and supervisors. Your boss also has a duty to shield you from discrimination by third parties who interact with your workplace. To understand how this protection...
Dress codes often seem fair because they apply to everyone. Many employers believe neutral appearance rules avoid discrimination concerns. Even so, these policies can still raise race discrimination issues when they affect you differently based on how they operate in...
The modern workplace no longer lives within the walls of a building or the hours of 9 to 5. If you spend 20 minutes responding to a work email at 8 PM, should that time appear on your timesheet? For non-exempt employees, the answer may be yes. After-hours email...
Job interviews can feel uncomfortable when questions turn personal. If an interviewer references your age, you may wonder whether that comment crosses a legal line. Under federal and Indiana law, age references are not automatically unlawful, but how an employer uses...