As a pregnant worker in the modern workforce, you may unfortunately still have to concern yourself with potential discrimination. What does discrimination against pregnant workers look like in the first place? Providing mothers with accommodations CNBC discusses...
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When is a joke discrimination?
Employers have made strides in equalizing the workplace and making things safer for all employees. Even with this, there are opportunities to ensure everyone feels comfortable on the job. Discrimination comes in many forms, including things that perpetrators dismiss...
What should I do after being fired?
Getting a pink slip can be devastating on multiple levels. Particularly in the case of wrongful termination, it is natural to feel targeted and slighted. There are also many practical issues related to losing your job, such as managing to pay your bills. Whether your...
How can I protect myself when I leave my job?
Losing or leaving a job is a difficult time. It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities when you do so. Making sure that you leave your job, whether it is by choice or forced by your employer, in a professional manner is paramount. According to...
Do women face different standards in the workplace?
Most employers promote their workplaces as fair and unbiased, with equal treatment for all. Unfortunately, many unconscious biases still exist that lead to unequal treatment of employees. Women have faced many of these biases for years, and they still exist. Behavior...
Information about Family and Medical Leave
There may be a time when you need to take time off of work to take care of a family member or yourself. However, job security is often a concern, whether you are a newer or seasoned employee. Fortunately, there is the Family and Medical Leave Act, which is unpaid...
Almost 50% of LGBTQ workers have faced workplace discrimination
Many workers across Indiana and the rest of the United States experience work-related discrimination. Yet, research shows that workers face a heightened chance of falling victim to it when they are members of the LGBTQ community. Studies show that one in every 10...
Is workplace harassment changing with the times?
As the workplace continues to modernize and change with time, many different aspects change, too. Some of these changes may lean toward the better, while others seem worse off. Workplace harassment is one of the unfortunate issues that continued to adapt and change in...
Sexual harassment victims often face retaliation, termination
There are laws on the books that prevent most employers across Indiana and the nation from firing or taking retaliatory action against employees who report experiencing sexual harassment on the job. However, many employers terminate or otherwise retaliate against...
Can an employer fire you for filing a workers’ comp claim?
Getting hurt while on the job can be a troubling event, and not just because of the pain you experience from your injury. Suddenly, you have to deal with medical bills for your treatment and recovery. The state workers’ compensation system may cover you, but you may...
