Head of human resources is good, right? But a title like executive vice president, global director or chief financial officer might be better. That is strongly inferred in a recent Reuters article spotlighting a debate in the employment realm that is marked by a...
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Indiana newswoman accuses station of workplace discrimination
Despite greater attention being paid to workers’ rights in Indiana and throughout the United States, the number of stories about people who are mistreated seems to continue unabated. This impacts workers across the board, even those who are in prominent positions and...
Federal pay discrimination case reinstated
Federal and state law guarantees men and women equal pay for equal work. But women have continued to face workplace discrimination in the form of unequal pay. A federal appeals court recently reinstated a teacher’s pay discrimination lawsuit charging that the school...
The workplace just isn’t the same without equal pay
Employees expect to be compensated fairly for the work they perform for their employer. Unfortunately, employees can face wage discrimination in the workplace based on their gender. If they do, there is a remedy available under the law. The Equal Pay Act protects...
What federal law protects workers against genetic discrimination?
It isn’t the name of your newest co-worker, but GINA holds an important position in your workplace that you’ll want to know about. GINA stands for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. This federal law protects workers from discrimination in the...
Indiana resident has workplace discrimination claim reinstated
Despite significant advancements in workplaces accepting the sexual orientation and gender identities of employees, there are still a troubling number of complaints in Indiana and across the nation about sexual harassment and workplace discrimination. Filing a claim...
Emotional distress damages a factor in a discrimination lawsuit
While discrimination in the workplace shouldn't happen, it does occur. Managers who shouldn't tolerate discrimination may be guilty of discriminating. Such actions open doors for civil lawsuits, and seeking compensation for lost wages isn't the only approach a...
Employers may not always listen to discrimination complaints
Indiana employees who feel that they cannot bring concerns about workplace discrimination to their employers are not alone. Though many companies are giving lip service to the “me too” movement, most employees who were surveyed during the week of June 2020 feel that...
Court extends protections to transgender employees
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects against discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion and sex. In 2017, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals – which has jurisdiction over Indiana – found that “sex” includes sexual...
Telework may help reduce workplace bias
Unfortunately, many Indiana workers face age discrimination on the job. However, increasing opportunities to telework has shaken up the normal order of things in the workplace. Where older workers were previously perceived as being less skilled in technology, now...