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Federal wage laws protect a worker's right to their salary or their hourly pay for the time that they work. Employees can file lawsuits when their employers do not pay their wages, pay them less than minimum wage or violate overtime pay rules. Employees may receive...
Retirement is a personal decision. However, some employers make it difficult for employees to voluntarily retire. Some employees above the age of 40 are pressured to retire. This is a form of age discrimination. Here is what to know about it: It’s often indirect You...
There are many reasons you might decide to leave a job. Maybe you have a better offer, perhaps you dislike the current work environment or maybe you need to be a full-time parent. Often, it’s best to give a few weeks notice. This allows you to tidy up any loose ends...
Taking time off work shouldn't mean losing your job. Yet many Indiana workers fear exactly that when family emergencies or health crises strike. The truth is, federal law may already protect your right to take necessary leave without sacrificing your career....
All hourly workers have the right to be paid their due based on the number of hours they work. In Indiana, overtime rules are governed by federal law, but some state-level developments may influence how overtime is treated and understood. Understanding the basics...
In the United States, employees have the right to work in a safe workplace and for employers who comply with all applicable labor laws. When those aren’t happening, the employees may decide that they want to speak up in an effort to get the employer to do what they...
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...
