As an employee, you certainly know that wage theft is detrimental to you on numerous levels, and you hope that it never happens. However, you may also see reports making claims that wage theft is the biggest type of theft in the United States or a bigger issue than...
Reduce your speed in the winter weather
When the winter weather hits, driving can become much more problematic. This is especially true during some of the first storms of the season. People have often forgotten that it is so much different to drive in the winter as opposed to the summer. When they drive...
Child support enforcement information for Indiana parents
Divorce has an unfortunate way of causing seemingly simple disagreements between spouses to escalate into outright battles. Unresolved conflict between parents can have harmful effects on the kids of divorce. Sometimes, co-parent disputes deescalate after the divorce...
Why disabled patients often have a hard time getting care
You might think the last place a person with a disability would suffer discrimination is in a medical setting. Unfortunately, as people with virtually any kind of disability will attest, that’s not true. A study recently published in the journal Health Affairs...
Do your driving mistakes affect your compensation rights?
When car crashes occur in Indiana, who is at fault is often obvious. You have the right of way because the light was green, and someone else ran a red light and T-boned you. They are obviously at fault for that crash. Scenarios involving drunk drivers, distraction at...
When can child support orders be modified in Indiana?
It is possible to modify child custody orders that no longer serve the children's best interests. If both parents have no objection to such changes, they can craft a mutual agreement and formalize it in court. Otherwise, you can file a petition to modify the custody...
Why your employer is responsible for harassment outside work
Many employees – and even many employers – think that an organization is only responsible for sexual harassment when it occurs in the workplace or at least during the workday or at a work-related event like a company picnic or holiday party. In fact, employers’...
Understanding a hostile work environment and your rights
Hostile work environments occur when inappropriate behavior results in harassment that makes employees feel unsafe and makes it impossible or hard for them to do their job. From a legal standpoint, workplace harassment is a type of employment discrimination. ...
Driving is likely more dangerous than you realize
Everyone understands that there’s some amount of risk when they drive a car. We’ve all had close encounters, and most people have been involved in accidents. You do know that you face this risk. However, it’s also the sort of thing that often feels like a problem for...
Can your boss tell you to clock out and then return to work?
You want your employer to feel like you are an invaluable member of the team. You likely listen to what your manager requests of you and try to put the company's needs first while you are on the clock. Unfortunately, businesses often don't reward that kind of loyalty....
