Before You Sign: Reviewing an Employment Contract or NDA in Indiana
A new job offer is exciting, and it is tempting to sign the paperwork the same day. But employment contracts, offer letters, and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) can shape your pay, your ability to leave, and even your right to talk about problems at work for years. This guide covers what Indiana employees should look for […]
Equal Pay in Indiana: The Equal Pay Act and Pay Discrimination
Finding out that a coworker doing the same job earns more than you can be infuriating, and it may also be illegal. Federal and Indiana law prohibit paying employees less because of sex, race, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. This guide explains how those protections work and what to do if you think you […]
Indiana Meal and Rest Break Laws: What Employers Must Provide
“Am I entitled to a lunch break?” is one of the most common questions Indiana workers ask. The answer surprises many people: for adults, Indiana law does not require meal or rest breaks. But that is not the whole story. Federal law decides when a break must be paid, minors have their own rules, and […]
Indiana Paycheck Rules: Pay Frequency and Legal Deductions
Your paycheck shows up late, comes in short, or has a deduction you never agreed to. Indiana has specific rules about how often you must be paid and what can be taken out of your wages. Here is what Indiana employees should know. How often Indiana employers must pay you Under Indiana’s Wage Payment Statute, […]
Can You Sue If Your Employer Doesn’t Follow Its Own Handbook?
Your handbook promised progressive discipline, but you were fired without a single warning. Or HR ignored the complaint procedure it told everyone to use. It feels like your employer broke its own rules, so can you sue? In Indiana, the answer is usually not for breaking the handbook alone. But a broken policy is often […]
Lafayette, Indiana Employment Lawyer: Your Workplace Rights
Lafayette and West Lafayette are home to one of Indiana’s largest universities, major manufacturing plants, regional hospitals, and a growing logistics sector. Wherever you work in Tippecanoe County, Indiana and federal law protect you from discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, and unlawful firing. This guide explains the most common workplace issues we see and where Lafayette […]
Title IX Rights for School and University Employees in Indiana
Most people think of Title IX as a law about students and athletics. But it also protects the people who work in education: teachers, coaches, staff, and faculty at schools, colleges, and universities that receive federal funding. If you work in education in Indiana and face sex discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, Title IX may be […]
August 2026 Indiana Employment Law Round-Up
Indiana employment law does not stand still. August 2026 brings a fresh wave of updates, court decisions, and regulatory shifts that directly affect how workers are protected on the job. Whether you are dealing with a workplace dispute, reviewing a severance offer, or simply trying to understand your rights, staying informed is one of the […]
EEOC’s 2026 Strategic Plan: What Indiana Workers Should Know
If you work in Indiana and have ever faced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation at work, what happens inside a federal agency may feel far removed from your daily reality. But the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) directly shapes your ability to hold employers accountable, and its 2026 Strategic Plan signals real shifts in how that […]
AI Performance Reviews: Are They Discriminatory Under Indiana Law?
Your employer just handed you a performance review generated by an algorithm. The score felt off. The feedback seemed disconnected from your actual work. And now you’re facing a demotion, a pay cut, or even termination based on a system you never fully understood and had no real opportunity to challenge.This situation is happening to […]
