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No matter who you are or in which part of the United States you reside, you deserve to be treated with respect and consideration in your place of work. No one can achieve their best when faced with harassment, unpleasant comments and a generally hostile work...
As Indiana residents may know, discrimination in hiring practices because of religion is not allowed under the law. At times, the hiring of an individual may go against company policy concerning the wearing of head coverings, and a case related to this issue is now...
In most states, employers are required to pay workers on a regular basis. In most cases, employers opt to pay workers on a weekly or biweekly schedule. However, it may only be necessary for an employer to give written notice as to when an employee is going to receive...
If you are employed in Indiana, you may already be aware that you are working in an employment-at-will state. The worrying thing about this is that it means that your employer might choose to fire you at any time for almost any reason. However, if you are a good...
While it may not be shocking to most people in Indiana, a recent survey demonstrated that one out of every three women between the ages of 18 and 34 report they have been sexually harassed at work. In the study, 2,235 women in both full- and part-time jobs were...
Those who are passed up for a job or for advancement at work due to their religion may have been the victim of religious discrimination. Such discrimination may take place even if an individual does not belong to a major religion such as Christianity or Judaism. The...
Losing your job is never a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, in an employment-at-will state like Indiana, this is something that can happen all too easily. In general, your employer can dismiss you for any reason and at any time. However, there are a few exceptions...
Indiana employees may be familiar with work-related issues such as breaks, but they may be less familiar with special cases in which pay may be required for time that does not involve actual work. Some specific situations may be covered by federal law, ensuring that...
Employees in Indiana might benefit from understanding more about some of the facts that are often at the core of many sexual harassment incidents in America. When an internal investigation of the allegations is inadequate, employees are afforded the right to pursue...
A breach of contract occurs when a party to a contract fails to fulfill obligations set forth in the agreement. The breach may take various forms, and the adversely affected party may be entitled to legal relief. Under the law, a party may seek to recover damages...