What is the No Zone?
A No-Zone refers to a region around a sizable commercial vehicle, like a semi-truck, where the driver's visibility may be restricted or blocked. These areas can pose risks for other motorists because the truck driver might not see them, potentially leading to...
Unemployment Insurance: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Applying
Millions of Americans have depended on unemployment insurance to help them remain financially stable while in between jobs. This public assistance program began in 1935 as a way of helping people during the Great Depression and has been relied upon ever since. Filing...
Is Indiana an At-Will State?
Yes, Indiana is an at-will employment state, which means that employers in the state have the right to terminate an employee's job for any reason or no reason at all, as long as it is not an illegal reason. Now, let’s look into it more in-depth. At-will employment is...
Are You Being Wrongfully Terminated? 8 Signs
About 40% of Americans have been fired from their job at some point in their life. Getting dismissed from your job is upsetting and something no one wants to face. Indiana is similar to many other states because it recognizes the at-will employment doctrine. A company...
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban employers from requiring their employees to sign non-compete agreements. The FTC is currently accepting comments from the public. ...
Open Doors: Tips for Recruiting & Accommodating Individuals With Disabilities
For modern employers, there are a number of benefits to embracing diversity and expanding your workforce to include individuals with disabilities. Doing so can give you access to high levels of talent, improve team morale, and set an example for the rest of your...
What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment in Indiana?
Hostile work environment claims often involve sexual harassment, but not always. A workplace may also be hostile based on race, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age or some other form of discrimination. How Do You Prove a Work Environment is...
Monon Trail Safety
A recent IndyStar article about a group of concerned citizens taking on a traffic study where the Monon Trail intersects 86th St., got me thinking about the disparities that riders experience when crossing the county line. (idepfoundation.org)...
Dangerous Summer Jobs – Child Safety Laws
Many teenagers across Indiana are industrious and want to earn money with summer jobs. As a parent – or as an employer- you should know Indiana law targets regulations that protect kids from performing hazardous work. The Indiana Department of Labor Youth Employment...
How Do I Request Accommodation at Work? ADA Process
Many qualified people with disabilities believe getting an accommodation at work from their employer is as simple as making a request, and that they are entitled to whatever accommodation they believe will allow them to most easily perform their job. However, there...
