Workplace Discrimination

Older adults in Indiana who are job hunting may encounter subtle age discrimination. While the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits employers with 20 or more workers from discriminating against workers at or over the age of 40, companies may prefer...

As the Age Discrimination in Employment Act reaches its 50th anniversary, employment-related age discrimination claims in Indiana and around the country show no sign of abating. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claims regarding age...

In a major step forward for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, an appeals court ruled recently that the protections of the Civil Rights Act do in fact apply to discrimination based on sexual orientation. The 7th Circuit Court of...

Workplace discrimination can take many shapes and sizes, but one would hope that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity would be a thing of the past by now. Unfortunately for workers' rights advocates, a three-judge panel ruled recently on a...

The new year and new administration has brought with it a host of changes in the legal landscape of doing business and operating as a consumer. Among the new bills being debated in the current legislative season is a bill recently approved by the U.S. House that seeks...

The New York Times conducted interviews with other 30 current and former Uber employees after a tell-all blog by a former Uber engineer ignited the Internet. The Times investigation uncovered a pervasive environment that encourages workers to harass and backstab one...

You can't control where and when you face discrimination, but you can control how you respond to it. If you encounter unlawful discrimination at the workplace, there are certain steps you should take towards resolving the problem without jeopardizing your job. If you...

So you have just been hired at a prominent firm of your dreams. In your mind, such an appointment not only highlights your competency but also gives you a rare opportunity to meet influential individuals with a knack for success. Within the first few weeks, it is...

National origin discrimination involves treating employees or applicants in an unfavorable manner because of their association with a certain nationality, ethnicity, race or background. National origin discrimination arises when you are treated unfairly by an employer...

The United States law prohibits employers from discriminating against their employees because of age. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act was passed by the government to make sure employers are kept under check and respect their employees. Under this...