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Losing a loved one is one of life’s hardest moments, and attending a funeral can feel essential for closure. You may be wondering whether your job gives you any flexibility to take time off for this. The answer depends on your employer’s policies, the type of leave...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with unpaid leave for specific reasons, including their own medical conditions and to care for family members who have medical needs. The leave comes with job protection as long as the conditions...
Workplace discrimination can take many forms, from subtle comments that erode your confidence to outright decisions that limit your opportunities and hold you back because of who you are. It’s the kind of experience that can make you question your value and whether...
Employers have a responsibility to provide reasonable accommodation to their employees who have disabilities. Under both state and federal law, that means as long as a requested accommodation wouldn’t cause undue hardship for the business (whether financially or...
The workplace should foster equality and opportunity for all employees, especially those with disabilities. Employers provide reasonable accommodations to ensure this fairness, but circumstances can change. If you are an employee receiving an accommodation under the...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) establishes important protections for workers. When they have a medical emergency, add a child to the family or need to support a loved one with a health issue, the FMLA allows them to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave....
You have noticed some significant issues at work. Maybe you feel like you are being discriminated against based on your religion or your gender. Perhaps you have witnessed sexual harassment in the workplace or even faced harassment yourself. Maybe your boss offered...
Employees should know that their religious freedom is a fundamental right guaranteed in the United States, and Indiana is no exception. For many people, expressions of faith include wearing specific clothing, jewelry or head coverings. Whether it is a hijab, turban,...
No. Employers cannot legally demote you because of a disability. If they reduce your responsibilities or change your role due to a medical condition, that may count as discrimination. While not every demotion is illegal, any change linked to your health should raise...
Many employees are aware that it is illegal for employers to discriminate against them on the basis of race. This is to promote equal opportunities for all workers in the United States. It is no longer legal for a company to say they will not hire African-American...
