A short paycheck can feel personal when you know exactly how many hours you put in. You stayed late, came in early, answered work messages after your shift or kept working after someone told you to clock out. If those hours keep disappearing from your pay, the issue...
How to deal with age discrimination in the workplace
A shift in tone at work may feel subtle at first. Over time, small changes in assignments, feedback or access to opportunities can begin to stand out. When these patterns begin to feel consistent rather than isolated, they often point to a deeper issue. If you believe...
When does unpaid training time count as wage theft in Indiana?
Many Indiana workers attend training sessions, orientations or workshops without receiving pay. Some employers treat this time as unpaid because they consider it optional or outside the scope of the job. But federal law sets clear rules about when training time counts...
Can employers punish workers for discussing their pay?
Organizing with one another is often beneficial for employees. They can ensure a safe working environment and negotiate as a group for competitive wages, as well as reasonable benefits. However, collective bargaining and unionization can be frustrating for employers...
When do workers have a right to overtime pay?
Establishing a compensation rate is a standard part of employment negotiations. Workers may receive pay on an hourly or salary basis. In some cases, they may have a right to supplemental overtime pay. Direct-hire employees in Indiana may receive 150% of their standard...
Working women are at increased risk of age discrimination
Women face discrimination in any workplace, although the risk is noticeably higher in specific professions. Especially if they pursue careers in male-dominated industries, such as construction or automotive engineering, they could be at risk of workplace sexual...
Can employers ask workers to perform tasks off the clock?
Companies’ desire to limit operational expenses is in direct conflict with workers' desires to optimize their income. Businesses often pay workers the lowest hourly rate they can justify. They also frequently train workers to fill their time with secondary tasks if...
Have you been misclassified?
There are plenty of advantages to being an independent contractor. Still, the majority of the U.S. workforce prefers the steady income and other benefits that come with being a paid employee. Unfortunately, many employees are misclassified as independent contractors,...
How can an employer steal your wages?
You often hear about someone being arrested for embezzlement or stealing company property. But what about the other way around? You rarely hear about a company stealing their employees’ wages. However, it happens frequently, and it could be happening to you. What is...
Can employers round time worked when issuing paychecks?
Workers have basic rights under Indiana state statutes and federal law. Sometimes, their employers try to violate those rights. For example, some employers have no-overtime policies. They may then try to justify refusing to pay workers for time already worked. Such...
