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Workplace Discrimination Lawyer in Indiana

Treated Unfairly at Work?

We Fight Back for Employees.

If your Indiana employer discriminated against you because of your race,
age, sex, disability, religion, national origin, or pregnancy, you may have a
legal claim. As an employment discrimination lawyer who represents
workers, never employers, Amber Boyd Law helps you hold your employer
accountable and recover what you are owed.

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Call (317) 960-5070

What We Handle

Types of Workplace Discrimination We Handle

If any of these describe your situation, a workplace discrimination lawyer
can help you understand whether you have a claim worth pursuing.

Race Discrimination

Treated worse in hiring, pay, promotions, or termination because of your race or color. Our race discrimination attorneys pursue claims under Title VII and Indiana law, including race discrimination tied to wrongful termination.

Age Discrimination

The ADEA protects workers age 40 and older. If you were pushed out, passed over, or targeted with sudden negative performance reviews, our age discrimination attorneys in Indianapolis, Indiana can help

Gender & Sex Discrimination

Unequal pay, denied promotions, or being treated differently because of your sex or gender identity. Our gender discrimination attorneys fight for equal treatment for every Indiana employee.

Disability Discrimination

The ADA protects qualified workers with disabilities. Whether you faced disability discrimination in hiring or were denied a reasonable accommodation, our disability discrimination attorneys are ready to help.

Pregnancy Discrimination

Fired, demoted, or denied accommodations because you are pregnant or planning a family. Our pregnancy discrimination attorneys serve expecting parents in Indianapolis, Gary, and across Indiana.

Religion & National Origin

Harassed, denied accommodations, or treated unfairly because of your religion, ancestry, or where you or your family come from. We hold employers accountable under federal and Indiana law.

Do You Have a Case?

Signs Your Treatment at Work May Be Illegal Discrimination

Not every unfair boss is breaking the law, but discrimination becomes illegal when it targets a protected class such as race, age, sex, disability, religion,

You were treated differently than coworkers outside your protected group, in pay, discipline, scheduling, or promotions.

You heard comments or slurs about your age, race, sex, disability, religion, or pregnancy from a supervisor or coworkers.

Your performance reviews suddenly turned negative with no real change in your work, a common sign of age or disability discrimination in Indiana.

You were denied a job, accommodation, or leave, or fired shortly after disclosing a disability, pregnancy, or protected complaint.

300

Days to file an EEOC discrimination charge in Indiana

40+

Age protected from discrimination under the ADEA

6+

Employees covered by the Indiana Civil Rights Law

100%

Employee-side, we never represent employers

Our Process

How to File a Discrimination Claim in Indiana

1 Initial Consultation

Reach out by phone or via our online form for a free case evaluation. We listen to what happened, review your documents, and answer your questions, with no obligation.

2 Filing Your Charge & Building Evidence

Most workplace discrimination claims start with an EEOC or Indiana Civil Rights Commission charge. We handle the filing, deadlines, and the evidence needed to prove discrimination.

3 We Fight for You

From negotiating a settlement to filing a workplace discrimination lawsuit, we advocate for the best possible outcome, always keeping you informed every step of the way.

Your attorney

Amber K. Boyd

Amber Boyd has represented Indiana employees never employers since 2013, from EEOC charges through federal litigation. Her peers have named her a Super Lawyers Rising Star three consecutive years.

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

Three consecutive years

Peer-recognized · Indiana employment law

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“Amber took care of my worries and needs. All I had to do was provide the truth, and she fought for me. She is truly amazing at what she does.”

Shadeh Marcus-Parker

Answers

Workplace Discrimination: Frequently Asked Questions

What constitutes workplace discrimination legally?

Legally, workplace discrimination happens when an employer treats you less favorably because you belong to a protected class, such as race, color, sex, age (40+), disability, religion, national origin, or pregnancy. Unfair treatment that is not tied to a protected characteristic is usually not illegal, even if it feels wrong. You can read more in our guide on what is considered discrimination in the workplace.

What are my rights if I am discriminated against at work?

If you are discriminated against, you have the right to file a charge with the EEOC or the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, to be free from retaliation for reporting it, and to pursue a workplace discrimination lawsuit if the agency issues a right-to-sue letter. You may be entitled to back pay, reinstatement, and other damages. Speaking with a workplace discrimination lawyer helps you protect these rights before deadlines pass.

How do I prove workplace discrimination?

Discrimination is rarely admitted openly, so most cases are built on evidence: a pattern of being treated differently than comparable coworkers, shifting or false reasons for a decision, discriminatory comments, or a sudden negative performance review after years of good ones. Save emails, reviews, texts, and notes with dates. Our step-by-step guide explains how to prove workplace discrimination in Indiana.

What is the difference between harassment and discrimination?

Discrimination is an adverse job action: firing, demotion, unequal pay, or refusal to hire, all based on a protected characteristic. Harassment is unwelcome conduct (comments, slurs, or unwanted advances) that becomes illegal when it is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment. The two often overlap, and a single situation can involve both.

What is the statute of limitations to file a discrimination claim in Indiana?

In Indiana, you generally have 300 days from the discriminatory act to file a charge with the EEOC, because Indiana is a deferral state with its own civil rights agency. Charges filed only with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission may face a shorter 180-day window. Because missing the deadline can end your case before it starts, contact an attorney as soon as possible. See our overview of Indiana employment law claim deadlines.

What damages can I recover in a workplace discrimination lawsuit?

Depending on your case, you may recover back pay and lost benefits, front pay or reinstatement, compensatory damages for emotional harm, punitive damages against the employer, and attorney’s fees. There is no reliable single “average” gender discrimination settlement in Indiana. Outcomes depend on your lost income, the severity of the conduct, and the strength of the evidence. Our guide breaks down discrimination damages in Indiana.

What is age and disability discrimination protection?

Age discrimination in employment is prohibited by the ADEA, which protects workers 40 and older from being fired, demoted, or passed over because of their age. Disability discrimination protection comes from the ADA, which bars discrimination against qualified workers with disabilities, including disability discrimination in hiring, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations. Both apply to Indiana employers that meet the size thresholds.