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Common examples of religious discrimination
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act prevents religious discrimination throughout the U.S. Other statutes and the U.S. Constitution also protect employees. Despite these legal protections, religious discrimination still occurs in the workplace. Below are some common...
Can Indiana workers be punished for taking bereavement leave?
In Indiana, the question of whether workers can be punished for taking bereavement leave largely depends on the policies of their specific employer, as well as the type of employment they have. Currently, Indiana does not have a state law that mandates bereavement...
How can you be wrongfully terminated in an at-will state?
The concept of “at-will” employment is the rule in most of the United States, not the exception – and that’s true in this state, as well. At-will employment essentially means that either the employee or the employer can end the employment relationship at any time,...
Has your need for reasonable accommodations cost you a job?
The law requires most employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers with a disability. If you apply for a job and mention to the employer that you would need reasonable accommodations then don’t get the job, you might think it is because they did not want...
Retaliation is unfortunately common after harassment complaints
When you take the courageous step to file a sexual harassment claim or report, you set in motion a series of events that can impact your personal and professional life. The aftermath of such a claim is often fraught with challenges, including the potential for...
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...
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...
Are you facing workplace retaliation? Assert your legal rights
When your employer or supervisor takes adverse action against you for engaging in a protected activity, it could amount to retaliation. Protected activities range from reporting discrimination or harassment to participating in investigations or exercising other legal...
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...