Employees expect to be compensated fairly for the work they perform for their employer. Unfortunately, employees can face wage discrimination in the workplace based on their gender. If they do, there is a remedy available under the law. The Equal Pay Act protects...
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What federal law protects workers against genetic discrimination?
It isn’t the name of your newest co-worker, but GINA holds an important position in your workplace that you’ll want to know about. GINA stands for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. This federal law protects workers from discrimination in the...
Sexual harassment can still happen if you work from home
Like many workers across the country, your employer might have mandated that you work from home this year – and into next year. At first, you might have found this change welcome, especially if you experienced sexual harassment at the office. Likely, you hoped that...
Indiana’s employees have the right to report wrongdoing
Like other states, Indiana offers protections to workers in this state who decide to report suspected violations of the law to the proper authorities. For example, many workers in the private sector, as well as public employees, can avail themselves of laws which...
Have your FMLA rights been violated?
The Family and Medical Leave Act protects workers in America when they need to take a leave of absence from their jobs to look after their own medical needs or the medical needs of family members. Many employers must respect the rights Indiana residents have under the...
Misclassification as exempt under the FLSA may result in a failure to pay overtime
The Fair Labor Standards Act covers employers making a minimum of $500,000 in revenue that are engaged in interstate commerce, providing standards regarding worker pay. While most employers are covered, there are certain jobs that are excluded from overtime pay....
Help for workers when they have not been paid
Workers deserve their full wages for the work they do. Employment laws provide important protections for workers that they should be familiar with to ensure that they are compensated for the work they perform. Wage and hour requirements When an employee has been...
The elements of quid pro quo harassment
Sexual harassment is a pervasive employment law problem in many American workplaces. Indiana residents suffer from its detrimental effects and many experience repercussions when they stand up for themselves to their aggressors. However, victims of sexual harassment do...
How do I know if my employer has retaliated against me?
Workplace retaliation against an employee for reporting sexual harassment or discrimination is against the law in Indiana. But it can also be difficult for victims to prove. How can you know that you were fired or punished at work out of retaliation, or if management...
What is wrongful termination?
Most of use work to earn a living to support ourselves and our families and may have some idea what wrongful termination is but it is important to know when a worker cannot be fired. Even if an employee is an at-will employee, there are certain circumstances and times...