Employment Law

Discrimination can be a common occurrence in today’s workplace. Like many other types of discrimination, it can be subtle and difficult to detect or prove. The following information may help you better understand your rights and demand equal treatment at your place of...

Schools are no longer responsible for tracking employed students. Under a new law, employers in Indiana must register any employees who are minors. They are required to input the minor's information into a new registration system. The YES program Since 2020, a new...

Employees in Indiana may find the need to take off time from work for various reasons. The Family and Medical Leave Act allows workers the right to take off for some specific causes, so it's important to understand those rights. What is the FMLA? The Family and...

Since Indiana is an at-will employment state, employers can terminate employees for any legal reason and at any time. However, the termination of an employment contract does not always mean that an employee was “fired.” What is the difference between being fired and...

Age discrimination is a common problem in many workplaces in Indiana. However, age discrimination is often so normalized in work environments that people tend to overlook it. If you are at or over the age of 40, you are legally protected against age-based...

Age discrimination is a reality for many job applicants in Indiana. Despite decades of relevant job experience, older job applicants are often passed over for younger, less experienced job candidates. Concerns about age discrimination A survey taken by AARP found that...

If you get divorced in the state of Indiana, there is a chance that you'll be required to cede a portion of your retirement accounts to your spouse. In the event that a settlement requires you to take such a step, it's important to do so properly. Otherwise, you could...

Employees in the state of Indiana have the right to earn a minimum wage. The federal minimum wage is defined underneath the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA for short. However, things can get more complicated when a state or local law specifies a different minimum...

The deaf or hearing impaired are protected from workplace discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act is a set of guidelines and laws that employers have to follow. If you are covered, you deserve fair treatment despite your impairment. Employers are...

Were you recently terminated from your employment? If you believe that your firing was improper, there are actions you can take. This will be especially applicable if you believe that your firing was retaliation for whistleblowing. Your best bet will be to hire an...