You raise a concern at work. Soon after, the tone changes. Your job stays the same, yet something feels off. Indiana often follows the at-will employment model, which means an employer can change or end employment for many lawful reasons. Still, certain actions remain...
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How can I tell if my performance review is biased?
Performance reviews should measure your actual work. But employers sometimes use them as weapons. A bad review from out of nowhere may signal discrimination or retaliation. You might get your first critical review after standing up for yourself at work or for...
Can companies fire employees who request workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation helps protect employees from financial strain. If a worker gets hurt on the job or develops a work-related illness, these benefits can provide crucial support. These can include disability benefits to replace lost wages and medical benefits to...
Can you be fired when your illness evolves into a disability?
When illness strikes, it can disrupt not only your health but also your career and livelihood. Many employees worry about job security when a medical condition becomes serious or long-term. The concern becomes even more pressing when an illness progresses into a...
Workplace retaliation takes many forms
Workplace retaliation is illegal. Oftentimes, retaliation means that an employee loses their job. For example, maybe an employee hasn’t been paid the proper amount for overtime. They complain to their boss but, rather than paying the amount the employee is due, their...
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...
What workers should know about Indiana’s blacklisting law
In today’s job market, successful employees often find that moving forward with their career means changing employers. Unfortunately, even the most promising job lead may not work out if a former employer tries to stand in the way by communicating false information....
How do I know if my employer has retaliated against me?
Workplace retaliation against an employee for reporting sexual harassment or discrimination is against the law in Indiana. But it can also be difficult for victims to prove. How can you know that you were fired or punished at work out of retaliation, or if management...
What does workplace retaliation look like?
One reason that employees sometimes fail to report things like safety violations and sexual harassment is that they worry about retaliation. If they make that report, is it going to negatively impact their career? Employees often feel like they have to choose between...
The reason workers often accept dangerous conditions
When you look at workplace accidents and injuries, you often find that workers were forced to work in dangerous conditions for a long time before they actually got hurt. It can leave you scratching your head, wondering why they would put up with it when they risked...








