INDIANAPOLIS EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
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...
What is the advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) aims at protecting workers through illness, pregnancy and other such conditions. Essentially, it makes sure that companies recognize that workers are people with lives outside of work and thus have certain protections if they...
Can educational requirements be discrimination?
One of the most common things you will find on a job posting is an educational requirement. Most jobs require a high school degree; many require a college degree. While you may not have thought twice about this before, consider the fact that not everyone has these...
Would gender discrimination end with more equal representation?
Gender discrimination in the workplace happens for many reasons, but one of the biggest issues that women face is that they simply do not have the same representation as men. There are far more men than women in many professions. This doesn't mean that women can't do...
Social media discrimination is real: How to protect yourself
It’s difficult to find a job. You could get lucky and secure the first or second position you apply for but often the process takes weeks or months. You display three versions of yourself in each application process: the resume version, the in-person interview...
