INDIANAPOLIS EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
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...
Be Wary Of Resume Pitfalls
Hiring managers and job applicants have similar goals but approach them from different perspectives. One perspective focuses on choosing the most qualified applicant for the position, the other perspective centers on highlighting the past experience that casts the...
Wage theft can hurt employees
Time theft has been a phrase typically used to describe employees being compensated for work they haven't done. But in recent years, employers are now the ones being criticized for applying methods to reduce worker pay. Some call it the crime that no one ever talks...
It is illegal for employers to ask these interview questions
Job interviews are a chance for both employers and prospective employees to understand each other’s goals, values and working styles to see if they are a cultural fit. But as employers try to learn as much as they can about a potential hire, it’s against the law for...
Am I facing age discrimination at work?
As you grow older, it’s normal to encounter more challenges. But one of them shouldn’t be age discrimination in the workplace. Age discrimination is a pervasive problem that can make you feel frustrated, hopeless and angry — and rightly so. Employers violate your...
