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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...
Automatic attendance policies may appear fair, but they can still create sex discrimination under federal and Indiana law. These systems apply the same rules to everyone while ignoring real differences in medical needs and caregiving responsibilities. When employers...
Performance reviews affect your pay, promotions, and job security. When racial bias influences those reviews, it can quietly damage your career. Knowing how bias appears helps you spot unfair treatment sooner. How bias can appear in written evaluations Biased reviews...
Retaliation refers to instances when employers unlawfully fight back against employees for exercising their legal rights. This typically occurs when employees report harassment or discrimination in the workplace or ask for a promotion or a higher salary. Employers can...