Most Indiana employee handbooks promise a safe, judgment-free space to raise concerns. What they rarely mention is what can happen after an employee walks through that open door. From the corporate offices of Indianapolis to the industrial facilities of Evansville,...
You show up, do your work and try to meet your targets. However, somewhere in the background, software is logging every keystroke, scoring every minute of your screen time and feeding that data into a system that may be shaping decisions about your job. That kind of...
“Quiet firing” is a corporate response to the “quiet quitting” practice that rose to prominence in recent years. Workers who want to move on from their current positions may begin scaling back the amount of work they provide their employers, slowing down and refusing...
Indiana's massive warehouse industry powers the economy across Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Marion County and Fort Wayne. Amazon, FedEx, Siemens and Coca-Cola distribution centers employ thousands of workers who keep goods moving. But some employers violate your...
Restructuring at a business often means significant staffing reductions. Companies trying to minimize costs and improve efficiency may let go of low-performing professionals. In some cases, they may target entire facilities or departments for layoffs. Other times,...
You walk into an interview feeling prepared and qualified. Your resume matches every requirement, and you feel that you knocked it “out of the park.” However, a week later, you receive a rejection stating you weren't a “good fit." The phrase often hides a darker...
Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in protected activities. This behavior might follow a harassment report or a workers’ compensation claim. Indiana laws strictly prohibit these actions. Employers cannot legally strike back...
You worked hard to earn your degree and build your professional reputation in Indianapolis. But after you voiced a safety concern or reported discrimination, your environment shifted. Your manager isn't firing you; instead, they are making your job impossible. While a...
Political discussions often heat up in Indiana coffee shops and living rooms, but bringing those debates into the workplace carries significant risks. Many Hoosiers believe the First Amendment provides a total safety net for their opinions, regardless of where they...
When you are hurt at work, you may worry about more than just your health. You might fear that your employer will see you as a burden. While Indiana reached a low injury rate of 2.6 per 100 workers in 2023, some jobs in Indianapolis remain risky. Knowing your rights...
