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Certain behaviors in the workplace, such as sexual harassment, certain kinds of discrimination and retaliation, are all forbidden by law. When employees see those behaviors unfolding, they should step up to report them. Yet, some employees are understandably concerned...
With some exceptions, employers in Indiana have the right to terminate employees at any time and for any reason or none at all. However, there are several exceptions to this that can make a termination illegal. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an...
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing – but pregnant workers don’t always get treated by their employers fairly. While progress has been made in recognizing the rights of pregnant employees, workplace discrimination still happens. Here are some of the ways it manifests: 1....
Pregnancy is a phase of life that can potentially be filled with anticipation, excitement and the joy of welcoming a new addition to the family. Yet, the world doesn’t stop spinning as a pregnancy develops. Work obligations and duties must be fulfilled and many...
Workers can find themselves in a serious jam if they have a close family member who is diagnosed with a serious or even terminal illness. They need to provide care for their desperately ill loved ones, but they can’t afford to quit their jobs and become unemployed....
It’s a basic principle - when someone works for an employer, they expect that employer to compensate them for their time. And when a worker receives pay, the hours worked should match the hours on their pay stub. Unfortunately, some companies try to avoid paying their...
Indiana employees navigating the complexities of hourly wages are primarily impacted (legally-speaking) by two considerations. They need to understand the state's minimum wage rate and the overtime requirements. Employers in Indiana must comply with applicable minimum...
If you work overtime hours, you are supposed to be paid time and a half. Employers who keep their workers longer need to honor this obligation and pay the higher wage. For instance, a worker with a $30-an-hour standard wage should be paid $45 an hour if they work...
In the United States, there are legal safeguards in place to protect employees who report business misconduct. These laws are designed to encourage individuals to come forward with information about illegal activities or unethical behavior within their organizations....
Despite advances in workplace rights and accommodations for people with disabilities, people still often have to deal with co-workers’ and even bosses’ questions and insensitivity. That may be one reason why last year the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...
