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For many workers in Indiana, it can be difficult to find a job that pays the bills. As such, once you are in such a job, it is understandable that you might want to hold on to it. However, any number of obstacles can arise, no matter how diligent and hard working you...
Experiencing any form of discrimination or prejudice is distressing and difficult to deal with. This can be even more the case if it happens in your place of work. If you do your job well and fulfill all the requirements of your role, why should personal details such...
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals who are considered to be disabled from being discriminated against by employers for reasons related to their disability. Anyone with a disability is protected by the act, but the ADA does not have a specific...
Employers may not have to pay workers who receive tips the federal or state minimum wage. However, this only applies to workers who receive more than $30 a month in tips. In addition, the tipped workers must be given a wage equal to the minimum wage when their wages...
Indiana residents may be interested to hear that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing the restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday after two men alleged that they were victims of discrimination. The restaurant put out ads for temporary summer positions that were...
In most states, including Indiana, employees have the right to be free from sexual harassment in the workplace. It was reported on Jan. 20, however, that two Vermont women filed a lawsuit against their former employer claiming that they were fired after complaining...
As many employees in Indiana are all too aware, in an employment-at-will state, you can be fired for almost any reason at almost any time. This is a great encouragement to do your best and try not to get on the wrong side of your employer, but at what cost? You still...
Even though Indiana is an at-will employment state, certain types of situations are still considered wrongful when a person such as yourself has been fired from your job. You may have heard that employers may fire you at any time and for any reason, and while this may...
Indiana employees may be wondering what their employee rights are when it comes to issues like wages, overtime and lunch breaks. According to Indiana state laws, most work institutions are covered by minimum wage provisions by the federal law. In unique situations...
As many employees living in Indiana will know, working without an employment contract can be a risky business. However, even if you have a contract, there are several reasons that are considered good cause for dismissal. It is important to be aware of these to avoid...