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Workers in Indiana may not be aware that on Jan. 13, the Supreme Court heard a case that may change the way discrimination cases proceed. Depending on how the Supreme Court rules, it may become more difficult for plaintiffs in a discrimination case to win. In recent...
Indiana residents may be interested to learn of American Apparel's recent unveiling of a new company ethical code directed toward the issue of workplace sexual harassment. Following a long battle with the company's founder as well as numerous sexual harassment...
Workers in Indiana may want to find out when an employer is legally permitted to make deductions from a paycheck. There are some circumstances when an employer can make a deduction, but the employer must let the employee know about the deduction ahead of time. An...
The arrival of a new baby in Indiana is a happy occasion and also the beginning of a very busy period for the parents. In many cases, one or both parents will take time off work to spend time with and care for their new arrival. Usually, a mother will also take time...
In the state of Indiana, an employer may require that a worker stay late or work additional unscheduled hours. However, an employer may not require workers to work overtime or stay late if it is forbidden by a collective bargaining agreement or any other contract....
When you need to be absent from work to deal with health issues, the last thing you want to have to worry about is job security. Unfortunately, in an employment-at-will state like Indiana, jobs are rarely very secure to begin with. However, the Family and Medical...
Workplace race discrimination can be especially insidious in Indiana companies when it occurs. Although laws have prohibited such discrimination since the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the problematic discriminatory behavior continues to occur.Racial discrimination can...
Under Indiana and federal law, employees have the right to be treated fairly and in accordance with the treatment of other employees with similar training, education and experience. Employers may not legally subject an employee or groups of employees to more punitive...
In an employment-at-will state such as Indiana, it can be difficult to hold on to a job. You need to ensure that you give your position your all as if you fail to impress, your employer may simply decide to let you go. However, there are some reasons for which an...
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace has been forbidden in Indiana and throughout the country since the passage of the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act, or PDA, in 1968. Pregnancy discrimination has received a lot of attention due to its unique...