Women continue to break the glass ceiling in the workplace. They are taking their well-deserved spots as CEOs, CFOs and CIOs among their male counterparts in corporations nationwide. But there is still a long way to go. Women continue to experience wage discrepancies...
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Be wary on social media during a discrimination claim
If you are exercising your rights by pursuing a workplace discrimination case, it is important to exercise caution on social media until your case has been resolved. Posts, comments and even your interactions with others’ content can potentially impact the outcome of...
What should employees know about wage and hour laws in Indiana?
Employees have a right to be paid a wage that meets or exceeds federal and state law. Indiana adheres to the federal minimum wage standard, which is $7.25 in 2024. This has remained the same since 2009. Workers should stay informed about current rates and exceptions...
What mental toll can sexual harassment take on a worker?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is an issue that violates an individual's rights. The effects of this harassment reach far beyond the office, seeping into every aspect of a person's life. This includes those individuals seeking fair compensation. Feeling constant...
Excuses employers use to commit wage theft
Wage theft happens when an employer takes advantage of their employees for personal financial gain. A victim of wage theft often only discovers their salary was taken after the fact. This can not only be frustrating but it can create issues for an employee's living...
Can workplace discrimination be disguised as a joke?
Discrimination continues to manifest in various forms, even in modern workplaces. Perpetrators may use many disguises, sometimes trying to pass discriminatory comments as innocent jokes. Understanding how discrimination can be disguised as humor is helpful for...
Get to know your rights under the FMLA
Understanding your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is important. You’re busy and you likely don’t have time to familiarize yourself with every employment law that may apply to you someday. However, given that life's unpredictable moments can...
Is “just joking” a valid response to harassment allegations?
It is very common for perpetrators of sexual harassment to claim that they were just joking. This may happen because they did not expect to be called out on their actions. For example, perhaps a coworker makes lewd comments about the way that you look and describes...
Workplace retaliation takes many forms
Workplace retaliation is illegal. Oftentimes, retaliation means that an employee loses their job. For example, maybe an employee hasn’t been paid the proper amount for overtime. They complain to their boss but, rather than paying the amount the employee is due, their...
Some public school teachers experience hostile work environments
Many professional educators in Indianapolis find themselves grappling with hostile work environments. Dealing with children is never easy, but administrators at some schools ignore problems that cause undue stress and hardship for teachers. The issue of schools being...