Getting a pink slip can be devastating on multiple levels. Particularly in the case of wrongful termination, it is natural to feel targeted and slighted. There are also many practical issues related to losing your job, such as managing to pay your bills. Whether your...
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How can I protect myself when I leave my job?
Losing or leaving a job is a difficult time. It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities when you do so. Making sure that you leave your job, whether it is by choice or forced by your employer, in a professional manner is paramount. According to...
Pregnancy and wrongful termination
If you have become pregnant, it is essential to have a clear understanding of your rights as an employee. Sadly, many pregnant women face discrimination and other hardships at their place of work due to their pregnancy. In some instances, mistreatment violates their...
How to prove wrongful termination
In many jobs, employment is at will, which means the employer can fire an employee without having a just reason or giving any type of warning. However, an employer may not terminate an employee due to one of the many federally protected activities. If you feel your...
Can an employer fire you for filing a workers’ comp claim?
Getting hurt while on the job can be a troubling event, and not just because of the pain you experience from your injury. Suddenly, you have to deal with medical bills for your treatment and recovery. The state workers’ compensation system may cover you, but you may...
Understanding the pros and cons of at-will employment
In the workforce, there are many different types of contracts between employees and employers, but the default type in Indiana and throughout the country calls for at-will employment. Although this type of agreement comes up often in employment situations, many people...
Wrongful termination and health challenges
Your health may change over the course of your career. A degenerative condition or injuries from an accident may leave you unable to perform some of your job duties. However, it may not be legal for your employer to fire you because of your health. As you experience...
Can you prove wrongful termination?
Getting the unexpected news that you no longer have a job can disrupt your confidence and your future goals. Feeling like your termination comes as spite may only sour your emotions. By law, if your employer terminates you with wrongful intentions, you have the right...
Can I be fired while on family or medical leave?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that protects us when we need to spend time with our families. It is your right as an employee to get up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave when your child is born, you adopt or you or one of your family members suffer...
Understanding “wrongful termination” in Indiana
Indiana, like most states, has adopted the “at will” employment doctrine. The rule states that, in the absence of a written contract specifying the terms of employment, an employer can fire an employee without cause at any time, and likewise, an employee can quit his...
