On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | May 6, 2020 | Employment Law
America mostly lives by the rule of “at-will” employment, where you can quit anytime you want and for any reason, and employers can fire you in the same way. Of course, there are many exceptions to at-will employment, especially in cases when it is illegal to fire...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | May 1, 2020 | Employment Law
Like a lot of working people, you have probably signed a non-compete agreement, although it could have had one of several different names such as “covenant not to compete.” The message is the same. You likely agreed not to take your talent, data, inside knowledge or...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | Apr 30, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | Apr 4, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | Apr 3, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | Apr 2, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | Mar 28, 2020 | Employment Law
Being victimized by discrimination can be crippling, especially in the workplace where it can affect your performance, and limit the opportunity for advancement. As harassment is a form of discrimination, they go hand in hand. Workplace discrimination shows itself...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | Mar 26, 2020 | Employment Law
Employees and job seekers have the right to protection from unlawful discrimination. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean all employers will always follow the rules. According to a recent report, more than 900,000 discrimination cases were filed with the Equal Employment...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | Mar 24, 2020 | Employment Law
People often don’t get along with all of their coworkers. However, if employees are constantly getting harassed by an office bully, it can lead to significant stress and reduced productivity. According to a recent study, the career website TopResume surveyed more than...
On behalf of Hassler Kondras Miller LLP | Dec 11, 2019 | Employment Law
Earning tips as part of your hourly wage complicates things a bit. Under federal law, tips are the property of the employee and not the employer. There are federal and state laws that define what a tip is and whether or not you have to share your tips with other...
