Indiana is an “at-will” state. As such, your employer can dismiss you for whatever reason provided that such reason is legal. It also means that you can leave your job without necessarily giving reasons to your employer. However, the at-will employment concept can...
Most married couples use credit cards as one of many financial tools to help their household to maintain the highest standard of living possible. Credit cards can cover unexpected expenses and budgetary shortfalls when income is lower than usual. They can also allow...
When traffic suddenly stops in front of you, it can come as a surprise. Maybe someone’s pet ran into the road and the driver ahead slammed on their brakes. Or maybe you came over a hill and found out that there was a traffic jam on the other side. In this type of...
People who belong to a group that has legal protections against employment discrimination often talk about suffering “microaggressions” at work – even if they haven’t faced blatant, legally actionable discrimination. They may not use – or even know – that word....
Avoidable mistakes during surgery are unfortunate occurrences, with thousands of cases reported each year in the United States. The path to recovery can be long and difficult for the affected patients. Sometimes, it means dealing with the aftermath for the rest of...
Workplace sexual harassment remains a pervasive issue that affects countless individuals worldwide. Despite increased awareness and efforts to combat this problem, many cases of sexual harassment go unreported. Please continue reading to delve into the complex factors...
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and turbulent time in a person's life. If you’re divorcing, all of the transitions and changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed and physically, mentally and emotionally drained. Amid the legal and emotional complexities of...
While many companies do their best to provide employees with decent wages that include overtime pay, some fail to comply with acceptable standards or even legal requirements. Some employers will even go as far as deducting wages below minimum wage which is against...
It can be challenging to trust your soon-to-be ex-spouse to be fair and transparent, especially if they have proved untrustworthy during the marriage, which may have led to the divorce. However, trust can be necessary during a divorce, especially an uncontested one. ...
If you asked someone to guess what the most dangerous time of year to be on the road is, they would probably assume that it’s winter – particularly here in Indiana. Snow can be a real problem, but figures show that teenage drivers have more crashes in summer than at...
