INDIANAPOLIS EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
Study finds most workers see or experience discrimination
Chances are higher than an employee in Indiana has either experienced or witnessed discrimination based on gender, race, age or LGBTQ+ identity in the workplace than not. Even though a 2019 Glassdoor survey found that 75% of people reported a diverse workplace, more...
Health scares don’t invalidate Title VII
The recent Novel Coronavirus outbreak, which began in China, has led to many concerned workers and employers here in Indiana and across the U.S. Some may be tempted to ask their employers to keep any fellow workers who have been to China away from their office or...
An overview of the pregnancy discrimination complaint process
Not every workplace in Indiana welcomes the news that an employee has become pregnant. Since pregnant women have historically experienced discrimination at work, the federal government created the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. This law bars many employers from firing...
Study finds higher rate of sexual harassment among supervisors
Indiana women who work in supervisory positions may be more likely to experience sexual harassment than women who are lower in the company hierarchy. According to a study conducted by Swedish researchers, who used data from Sweden, Japan and the United States, sexual...
United Airlines settles EEOC sexual harassment lawsuit
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is tasked with holding employers in Indiana and around the country responsible when they fail to take action to address workplace civil rights issues like sexual harassment or discrimination. The agency announced on Dec. 19...
Lawsuit says McDonald’s committed racial workplace discrimination
In recent years, workplace discrimination has drawn greater attention in Indiana and throughout the U.S. A recent case involving McDonald's shows that the issue is not limited to small businesses with limited oversight and attention. It can even happen in massive...
Can defamation lawsuits help settle MeToo disputes?
Some harassment victims have problems getting their case to trial. For instance, one of the first women to go after Harvey Weinstein was told her claims against him did not fall within California’s statute of limitations. After stating her allegations against him, a...
Uber to pay millions for ‘culture’ of sexual harassment
Ride-hailing leader Uber will create a $4.4-million account to end a federal investigation into charges that the company allowed a widespread culture of sexual harassment, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The agreement, announced...
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Although pregnancy discrimination has long been illegal, it’s still a widespread problem in U.S. workplaces. According to the Equal Opportunity Commission, thousands of women file pregnancy discrimination claims each year. Still, some women never file complaints...
Important ruling could change the game for gig workers
All across the U.S., gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft have upended traditional ways of doing business. By relying on independent contractors rather than employees to perform the work, companies have been able to save untold millions in required employee...
