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One of the most stunning aspects of the scandal involving the sexual harassment allegations leveled against former Fox News chairman Roger Ailes is the fact that the women who brought the situation to light were so empowered in their own right. What this tells us is...
"TSA has a saying: If you see something, say something," according to Alyssa, a 33-year-old Bronze Star-awarded soldier who used to work at the agency's headquarters. "Little did I know that when I said something, I would be fighting the agency."After serving in Iraq,...
Being subjected to age discrimination is not only disappointing, it is also very scary. Once you reach a certain age, you begin to realize just how much you value your job and how difficult it could be to replace. No one ever wants to be forced out of a job for any...
Contending with the loss of a job can be difficult. But your only real option is to take proactive steps that can get you back into the workforce, hopefully with a job as good or better than the one you lost. Previously on this blog, we looked at some of the things...
Most Indiana workers have the right to take up to 12 weeks of leave over a 12-month period to care for a family member with a serious medical condition or to deal with their own serious medical condition.Learn more about your rights under the Family and Medical Leave...
Losing a job is difficult. You face a crisis of confidence, a sudden loss of income, and extreme uncertainty. No one likes being fired, it is incredibly overwhelming. Unfortunately, losing your job isn't all on your employer. You also have some responsibilities...
Numerous reports are coming out that illustrate a culture of sexual harassment, intimidation, bullying, and other misconduct is visited upon female employees of the U.S. National Park Service, including iconic locations such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand...
Employment comes in two flavors: either at-will or contract. An at-will employee can freely quit and be fired; there is no job security. Conversely, a contracted employee is protected by the terms of the contract. Employers are unable to fire an employee except...
Employment discrimination occurs every day, though many employers refuse to admit it. Discrimination can harm employers as well as employees, since decisions based on factors unrelated to merit can result in reduced productivity.If you think you are a victim of...
Not all Indiana workers receive overtime pay when they are entitled to it. Their employers may either not understand the law or have chosen not to follow it.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, most American workers are entitled to overtime pay of time-and-one-half...