Despite significant advancements in workplaces accepting the sexual orientation and gender identities of employees, there are still a troubling number of complaints in Indiana and across the nation about sexual harassment and workplace discrimination. Filing a claim...
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Key points about using FMLA for serious health conditions
A common concern for Indiana workers is what they will do if they or a loved one becomes ill with a serious health condition and time off from work is needed. Returning to full health should be the priority, but it is natural to be worried about how an absence will...
Emotional distress damages a factor in a discrimination lawsuit
While discrimination in the workplace shouldn't happen, it does occur. Managers who shouldn't tolerate discrimination may be guilty of discriminating. Such actions open doors for civil lawsuits, and seeking compensation for lost wages isn't the only approach a...
NFL Washington franchise accused of pervasive sexual harassment
Indiana workers who are subjected to sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation or any other illegal behaviors should be cognizant of their rights. These acts are ongoing despite growing vigilance and campaigns to put a stop to it. An example of a high-profile...
Employers may not always listen to discrimination complaints
Indiana employees who feel that they cannot bring concerns about workplace discrimination to their employers are not alone. Though many companies are giving lip service to the “me too” movement, most employees who were surveyed during the week of June 2020 feel that...
Complaining of sexual harassment in the workplace
Federal law and Indiana state law both prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace, but sexual harassment is still a common occurrence. Unfortunately, many victims of sexual harassment are afraid to report the harassment to HR. Not all HR departments react as they...
Court extends protections to transgender employees
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects against discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion and sex. In 2017, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals – which has jurisdiction over Indiana – found that “sex” includes sexual...
How sexual harassment can ruin a business
Everyone has the basic right of not being harassed at their Indiana workplace even when the culture within the company refuses to address the issue or, even worse, encourages it. And it gets even worse when company officials are the primary target of complaints, such...
Shareholder seeks information on sexual harassment at company
Employers in Indiana and throughout the United States might be confronted with allegations of sexual harassment. Addressing these issues is paramount not just for worker morale but for the health of the business. In some cases, larger companies have problems with...
Telework may help reduce workplace bias
Unfortunately, many Indiana workers face age discrimination on the job. However, increasing opportunities to telework has shaken up the normal order of things in the workplace. Where older workers were previously perceived as being less skilled in technology, now...