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...
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...
Discriminatory medical screening practices in the workplace
Pre-employment medical examinations are a standard step in the hiring process and annual physical check-ups are customary for employees. Nonetheless, employers cannot use results from medical assessments against applicants or employees. This prohibition extends to...
3 perceived reasons that gender wage gap still exists
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...
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...
Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
When you work for a covered Indiana employer and become pregnant, you have certain protections in place when it comes to your condition. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act sets guidelines your employer must follow when it comes to allowing you to pump breast...
Compiling evidence ahead of a workplace harassment case
When someone is harassing you at work in Indiana and you plan on bringing a case against them, it benefits you to be able to demonstrate that your harasser had a pattern of acting against you. To show that your harasser was exhibiting a pattern of behavior, it pays to...
Bipartisan bill attempts to ease strain on pregnant workers
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...
The impact of microaggressions on employees
Microaggressions are everyday slights, insults or invalidations that occur when someone becomes targeted because of their race, gender, religion, disability or other identifying characteristic. These microaggressions, unfortunately, happen in the workplace both...