What you do outside of work may feel private, but in Indiana, your employer can still discipline or fire you for certain off-duty behavior. Social media posts, political activity and marijuana use often create the most risk. At-will employment and its limits Indiana...
Discrimination in the workplace is not always loud or obvious. It does not always come in the form of outright hostility, slurs, pay disparity or an immediate unlawful termination. For many professionals across Indiana, the workplace bias is quieter and persistent in...
Most people recognize that sexual harassment is illegal and inappropriate. However, they may struggle to recognize when they experience harassment in the workplace. People may not want to rock the boat or put their future professional development at risk by speaking...
Changing federal policies pave the way for confusion among employers. After federal policymakers announced new policies intended to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at the federal level, there has been a lot of confusion about what still...
Workplace sexual harassment can be demoralizing and humiliating. It can affect a professional's career development and possibly also their mental health. Some workers experience a hostile work environment. Multiple coworkers might mistreat them because of their sex,...
Sexual harassment in the workplace can create a toxic environment, leaving employees feeling uncomfortable and unsure of how to proceed. Recognizing the signs of harassment is the first step toward protecting your rights. If you suspect you are experiencing sexual...
Professionals who lose their jobs often find themselves scrambling to protect themselves. Employers often give little advance warning before a termination. Frequently, companies plan ahead before terminating a worker and may escort them out of the building shortly...
Those subject to noncompete agreements have likely experienced a roller coaster of emotions in recent months. In April of 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. In theory, this new rule could release workers from...
Workplaces can become toxic with little advance warning. Sometimes, a worker informs their manager or teammates about a protected characteristic, such as their religion. That may lead to this treatment from coworkers while management does nothing to intervene. Other...
Indiana is an at-will employment state. Essentially, state law does not prevent either a worker or an employer from terminating a work relationship at any point. A worker can quit without notice, an employer can fire them for a host of reasons or no specific reason at...
