Remote Work Discrimination in Indiana: Hybrid Policies & Bias
Indiana employers spent five years building remote teams. In 2026, many are pulling that flexibility back, and the rollback is creating real legal issues. Remote work discrimination in Indiana shows up in return-to-office mandates that hit caregivers, disabled employees, and religious minorities harder than others. It shows up in promotion decisions that quietly favor in-office […]
July 2026 Indiana Employment Law Update: New Court Rulings
Workplace rules keep shifting, and 2026 has brought a steady stream of court rulings, agency guidance, and regulatory moves that affect Indiana workers. This Indiana employment law update covers the trends shaping cases right now and what employees should watch in the second half of the year. Our team tracks federal court rulings, EEOC […]
Can My Employer Fire Me for Taking FMLA in Indiana?
You requested family or medical leave, and now your job feels unstable. The short answer to can my employer fire me for FMLA in Indiana is no, not for taking the leave itself. But the full picture has exceptions, defenses your employer may try to use, and clear patterns that signal illegal retaliation. This […]
How to Get Paid While on FMLA in Indiana
Most Indiana workers learn the hard way that the Family and Medical Leave Act protects your job, not your paycheck. If you are trying to figure out how to get paid while on FMLA, the short answer is that FMLA itself is unpaid, but you may stack other benefits on top of it to cover […]
FMLA Qualifications: Are You Eligible? (Indiana 2026)
You need time off to care for a sick parent, recover from surgery, or bond with a new baby. Before you can use the Family and Medical Leave Act, you have to clear several specific tests, and many Indiana workers misjudge whether they qualify. This guide breaks down the FMLA qualifications step by step, with […]
Indiana Civil Rights Commission vs. EEOC: Which Should You File With?
After workplace discrimination, picking the right agency feels like a coin flip. Federal or state. EEOC or the state agency. Many workers freeze at the choice and miss deadlines that should have been simple to meet. Filing an Indiana Civil Rights Commission complaint usually preserves your federal rights too, but the differences between the two […]
Indiana Right-to-Work State Explained: What It Means for You
You hear the phrase tossed around in break rooms and HR meetings, and almost no one explains it the same way twice. If you live or work here, the simplest answer is this: Indiana is a right to work state, which means you cannot be forced to pay union dues or fees as a […]
Indiana Overtime Laws: Who Qualifies and How to Calculate
You worked 50 hours last week and your check looks the same as a 40-hour week. That gap is what Indiana overtime laws are designed to close. Most non-exempt workers in Indiana are entitled to 1.5 times their regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. The catch is that “non-exempt,” “regular […]
Indiana Minimum Wage 2026: Current Rate and Future Changes
Every few months a new headline announces a minimum wage hike somewhere in the country. Indiana workers keep waiting for their turn. The Indiana minimum wage 2026 rate is still $7.25 per hour, the same federal floor that has not moved since 2009. This guide explains what that means for your paycheck, what protections […]
Indiana Sick Leave Laws: What Employers Must Provide in 2026
You wake up with a fever, call out sick, and worry about losing pay or losing your job. If you live in Indiana, the rules are not what most people assume. Understanding Indiana sick leave law in 2026 starts with one hard truth: the state does not require employers to provide paid sick days. […]
