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There are many instances throughout the country in which an employee is wrongfully dismissed by an employer for one reason or the next. While many of these cases go unnoticed, some people don't sit back and let their past employer get the best of them. Instead, they...
There is no place in today's era for discrimination. Employers need to realize that all employees should be treated the same, regardless of age, race, sex, or sexual orientation. Unfortunately, there are still employers who make mistakes in this regard and end up in...
A federal complaint was filed against Indiana University Northwest by an assistant professor in the school's English department. The female employee is stating that she was denied tenure and lost her position because she is openly gay, and is claiming unlawful sex...
Leaving a place of employment and seeking another position typically requires presenting a set of references to the potential new employer. Many people are under the impression that a previous employer can only disclose the dates of employment and job title. The...
The National Labor Relations Board said that it is prepared to proceed with legal action against Walmart for violation of employees' rights. The NLRB's announcement came after the federal agency found merit in charges filed on behalf of Walmart employees at multiple...
Two restaurant employees filed a sexual harassment complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. The alleged harassment took place at the Les Brothers Restaurant and Pancake House in Highland. According to the complaint, both waitresses were subjected to name...
Indiana residents may be interested to learn of a recent lawsuit that was filed against British fashion house Alexander McQueen. On Nov. 6, a 43-year-old former saleswoman of a store located in New York City filed a suit against the company alleging that her boss...
Indianapolis Colts fans might have heard that a harassment grievance filed by NFL player Jonathan Martin against teammate Richie Incognito has led to a full-out legal investigation into bullying in the Miami Dolphins's organization. Incognito was suspended for his...
A lawyer representing 800 Indiana steel workers brought before the U.S. Supreme Court the issue of whether workers should receive compensation for putting on and taking off protective gear. Is changing into protective gear really just changing clothes, or is it...
A group of Muslim workers in Kentucky have filed complaints with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that they were fired by their employer because they stopped working and took a five-minute break to say their evening prayers, as required by...