The workplace must be a safe place for employees. There are very specific laws set by the federal government and Indiana to protect against discrimination based on certain immutable characteristics. Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding are among those who...
Pregnancy Discrimination
What does pregnancy discrimination look like?
Pregnancy discrimination has been prohibited under federal law since 1978. This year, important changes providing expanded protections for pregnant and nursing employees take effect. Nonetheless, discrimination against pregnant applicants and employees and new mothers...
Can my employer discriminate against my pregnancy?
There are many ways in which an employer may try to discriminate against their employees. From not hiring them because they’re disabled to retaliating against them because of getting pregnant, there are some things employers may do that are illegal. You should know...
5 facts about pregnancy discrimination in Indiana
You likely know that employers cannot discriminate against workers based on a variety of protected classes. These include race, sex, age, disability and religious background. They also include pregnancy. This means that pregnant women benefit from certain legal...
Pumping at Work – Know your Rights
Get To Know Your Rights When Breastfeeding at Work August was Breastfeeding Awareness Month and a good time to consider breastfeeding mothers’ right to pump at work. Up until 2010, there was no federal law requiring employers to provide pumping accommodations for...