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There is a growing concern among employers across the nation this month after the recent release of the long-awaited American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders. The new revised edition expands definitions on many existing...
In past posts on this blog we've discussed a number of topics concerning workers' physical wellness and how far an employer can go in the workplace when it comes to this fact. According to Leslie Silverman, former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity...
If you're like most Indiana residents then you've probably worried about what would happen to you and your job if you were to suddenly be diagnosed with a serious disease. Question like "will I be fired if I miss work?" and "what happens if my illness disables...
Many Indiana residents may remember hearing the story about the turkey processing facility in Iowa that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused of violating several of its workers employee rights. According to the EEOC, a group of 32 men, who suffered from...
If you've read past posts on this blog you'll know that in the category of workplace discrimination, there is a new subcategory that is emerging: pregnancy discrimination. This form of discrimination can include being treated differently by supervisors or management,...
For a large portion of workers in the state of Indiana, at one time or another during the course of their careers they may have had to sign a non-compete clause. These clauses, as many may already know from previous posts on this blog, help companies protect...
When most people hear the words "gender discrimination," they picture a woman as the victim. However, it is important to understand that men can be the victims of gender discrimination as well.Take, for example, the case of former Indiana University-Purdue University...
Did you know that it's considered legal to fire someone for being gay in 29 states and for being transgender in 34 states? If you didn't, don't worry, you're like a majority of people across the United States, including many here in Indiana, who may not be aware...
Most people in the state of Indiana are familiar with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits any employer from discriminating against its employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex and national origin. But few may be familiar with the amendment made in...
We've said it before on this blog and we'll say it again: no one should have to suffer through sexual harassment in the workplace. And while employer's can't monitor or control everything their workers say an do at every given moment, once there is knowledge of sexual...