In Indiana, you can be fired for most reasons because it is an “at will” state. Being an at will state, how can COVID-19 play a role in your employment? Many companies are forced to shut down, others are deemed essential. Many people risk getting COVID-19 when their...
5 safety tips to avoid accidents for pedestrians
Walking is an excellent alternative to commuting via car, bus, or rideshare services. It helps the environment and offers health benefits to yourself. If you regularly walk to work, to the grocery store, or to visit a friend in the afternoon, you may grow comfortable...
Will an Indiana divorce make your spouse pay for cheating?
So, imagine your spouse is a cheater and you would like to make them pay in divorce court by taking the house, the car and the kids. Does Indiana law provide ways for a judge to make a cheating spouse pay any kind of infidelity penalty? Does it matter who was the...
Pregnancy discrimination is still an issue in today’s workforce
Finding out you’re becoming a mother can bring a mix of emotions. However, there is no surefire way to break the news to your employer, as doing so could put your job at risk in some cases. Even though pregnant women have various protections under the Pregnancy...
Employers eligible for coronavirus paid leave tax credits
Employers with fewer than 500 employees can now take advantage of two new payroll tax credits. These credits seek to combat the economic fallout from the coronavirus by covering paid leave for employees out of work. The Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service...
How do I know if I am a victim of whistleblower retaliation?
Whistleblowing is the act of exposing or reporting illegal or unethical actions within or by a company. Often, these reports expose an authority figure or group with power over the reporting employee. These authority figures or supervisors may act in direct response...
