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One of the worries for many employees in Indiana is the fact that it is an employment-at-will state. Knowing you could be dismissed for practically anything is enough to set anyone on edge. But what happens if you are fired for an illegal reason, such as...
Pregnant Indiana employees are protected by federal laws from being discriminated against due to their pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to either of these. These laws pertain to any adverse employment action, including hiring, termination, pay...
Indiana employees who are committed to a particular faith might worry about religious discrimination issues that might affect their ability to express those beliefs in various ways. It is helpful to understand factors that may constitute religious discrimination so...
If you are being unfairly treated in your workplace, your first reaction might be to report the situation to your employer. But what if your employer is the one making you feel uncomfortable? Or what if you worry that speaking up could get you into more trouble or...
The Fair Labor Standards Act protects worker in Indiana from being underpaid and overworked. It also requires that young workers are given special considerations. The Fair Labor Standards Act was established in 1938 and has been modified to match changing employment...
If an immediate family member is injured or falls ill, your job is likely to be the last thing on your mind. Your primary concern will probably be the care and treatment of your loved one. This in turn may require you to take time off to look after them, but what does...
The overtime law generally refers to the Indiana Minimum Wage Law and the Fair Labor Standards Act, which obligate employers to pay 1.5 times the regular hourly wage for each hour that employees work longer than 40 hours in a week. The FLSA covers most employees, and...
While many Indiana residents do not have a formal contract of employment, those that do are sometimes unaware of the types of restrictive provisions that may be included in their contracts. In addition to specifying what a worker's duties and responsibilities are, an...
Indiana residents might be interested to learn about a proposed class-action lawsuit that may be filed against the restaurant chain Jimmy John's, a sandwich shop. According to reports, Jimmy John's employees are required to sign an employment agreement that includes...
Indiana employees who work for the state are protected by federal and state statutes that prohibit workplace harassment. If an individual feels that his or her rights have been violated, a process has been put in place to provide protection. Unwelcome sexual advances...