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...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an invaluable piece of legislation. It protects U.S. employees' right to take unpaid leave for qualifying medical and family reasons. This protection helps to ensure job security during these critical times. But with legalese...
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...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1993 to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. Eligible employees can take...
