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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...
Employers generally have the right to decide how long they retain the services of individual workers. Disciplinary issues, poor job performance and economic pressure on an organization can all theoretically justify the decision to terminate employees. Organizations...
Workers have to meet certain standards to be eligible for unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The law imposes a minimum number of coworkers, as well as minimum standards for recent work history. There are also only a handful of circumstances in...
Federal laws protect workers from discrimination based on certain characteristics. Medical conditions or disabilities are among the protected characteristics that should not influence employees’ job opportunities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
Juggling your career and personal life can be a struggle, especially when unexpected family health issues arise. Fortunately, labor laws give employees like you the legal right to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. Understanding...
