With the current pace of progress, the sobering truth is that today’s generation and their children might not see men and women receiving equal pay in their lifetimes. Per the World Economic Forum, women continue to receive less pay than men across professions and...
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Do employers have to say why you were fired?
No employee wants to wake up one day and discover that their employer no longer requires their services. After all, their job pays for their rent, groceries and other essentials. A sudden termination could mean financial ruin. But as it turns out, employers can fire...
Can your employer terminate you for months-long medical leave?
Life is full of surprises, and no matter how much we prepare, we can never really know what will happen next. Unfortunately, those unexpected events include us or our family members getting sick. When this happens, we have no choice but to temporarily drop everything,...
Is the tech industry discriminating against Asian Americans?
We have likely all heard of the glass ceiling — the barrier that keeps certain individuals from advancing in their profession. This metaphor generally refers to roadblocks that keep women and minorities from breaking into executive and other high-level positions...
Potential signs of inappropriate grooming by your employer
According to a survey completed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, nearly 23% of employees reported that they have faced harassment in the workplace in the United States. Additionally, the EEOC stated that as many as 3 in 4 instances of workplace...
Can your employer require you to work off the clock?
Navigating the world of employment can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding your rights as an employee. One common concern that might arise is whether your employer can require you to work off the clock in Indiana. Understanding the basics of...
4 ways to prove you were wrongfully terminated
Losing a job is challenging, but it becomes even more so if you suspect you were wrongfully terminated. The American Civil Liberties Union believes that as many as 150,000 people are wrongfully fired every year in the United States. In Indiana, employers generally...
Can your Indiana employer keep your tips?
Tips are an important source of income for many individuals working in industries such as food service, hospitality and personal care. In Indiana, as in other states, there are laws in place to protect employees' rights to their tips. Learn more about whether your...
Signs of sexual discrimination in the workplace
Did you know that nearly half (42%) of women have encountered gender discrimination at work? This number is significantly higher in the technology industry, where 75% of women reported sexism. Adults spend up to one-third of their lives at work, so they should feel...
More than 40% of women in tech face sexual harassment
Sexual harassment occurs in virtually all Indiana industries. However, research shows that employees who work in certain sectors face a higher chance of falling victim to it than those employed in others. Women, in particular, face more instances of work-related...