A post on your personal social media account can sometimes affect your job. In Indiana, most employees work at will, which gives employers broad authority to end employment. However, employers cannot terminate you for reasons barred by federal or Indiana law. When can...
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Can your employer require unpaid training time in Indiana?
Many Indiana workers wonder whether time spent in required training sessions counts as paid work time. Employers sometimes label training as voluntary or schedule it outside regular shifts without pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for when...
Can an employer fire you for reporting discrimination?
Reporting workplace discrimination can feel risky. You may worry that speaking up could cost you your job. In Indianapolis, employees may have protection against retaliation. Knowing how that protection works can help you understand your options. What counts as...
Can sexual harassment occur during a video meeting?
Yes. Sexual harassment can happen during a video meeting just as it can in a physical office. If a coworker or supervisor makes sexual comments, sends unwanted messages or shares inappropriate content during an online call, the conduct may create a workplace...
Can succession planning become age discrimination?
You have spent years building expertise, mentoring colleagues and delivering results. Then your employer starts talking about "the future of the team," your responsibilities quietly shrink and a younger colleague gets groomed for the role you assumed was yours....
Can employers use comp time to avoid overtime pay?
No, private-sector employers are not allowed to use comp time under Indiana law. There are some situations in which public-sector employees can be given comp time in lieu of overtime payment. But for most employees across the state, comp time should not be used....
The “likability penalty” for women in the workplace
Strong leadership is often described as requiring confidence, decisiveness and the ability to make difficult decisions. While these qualities are generally valued in the workplace, they are not always perceived the same way for everyone. Many women find themselves...
What happens to bonuses during FMLA leave?
Taking medical or family leave can protect your job, but it may also leave you wondering what will happen to your bonus. If your pay includes sales, attendance or performance incentives, the answer often depends on the plan’s requirements. The Family and Medical Leave...
Have you experienced an illegal pay cut?
In and of itself, a pay cut is not inherently illegal. Workers do sometimes find out that their wages are going to be reduced. Their employers certainly may have the authority to make this reduction. But there are ways that a pay cut could become illegal. This can...
Tip pooling is legal in Indiana
Tip pooling is the process of combining tips that were earned and then distributing them among the workers. For instance, a local brewery may have five members of the wait staff at work one evening. Instead of directly keeping the tips that are given to them, they put...








