Indianapolis & Marion County, Indiana
Indianapolis Employment Lawyer
Protecting the Rights of Employees Across Indianapolis &
Marion County, Indiana
Discriminated against, wrongfully fired, or denied your pay in Indianapolis? You don’t have to face your employer alone. Amber Boyd Law represents employees, never employers, across Indianapolis and Marion County. From downtown corporations and state agencies to hospitals, warehouses, and universities, we take on workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage claims against Indianapolis employers — and the evaluation is free.
- Founded 2013
- Employee-Side Only
- Free Case Evaluation
- Serving All of Indiana
35
Years of combined experience across our team.
Rising Star
Super Lawyers · 3 consecutive years
Who We Are
An Employment Discrimination Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana Stands With Workers
Amber Boyd Law is an employee-side firm based in Indianapolis. As the state capital and Indiana’s largest job market — state government, life sciences, large healthcare systems, logistics, and higher education — Indianapolis is also home to the state’s federal courthouse, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, and the EEOC’s Indianapolis District Office. When your job, income, or health coverage is on the line in Marion County, our employment lawyers in Indianapolis bring focused Indiana employment law experience to your side.
Workplace problems are personal. A wrongful termination can threaten your mortgage. Sexual harassment can make you dread going to work. Unpaid wages can throw off your whole budget. As an employment lawyer serving Indianapolis, our job is to take that weight off your shoulders, explain your options in plain language, and fight for the outcome you deserve.
Whether you’re facing workplace discrimination, trying to recover unpaid overtime, or need an attorney to review a severance agreement before you sign, our Indianapolis employment lawyers are here to help.
- Your first evaluation costs nothing. We'll review your situation and tell you honestly whether you have a claim - with no pressure and no obligation.
How We Help
How an Indianapolis Employment Lawyer Can Help You
We represent employees – never employers – across every kind of workplace dispute in Marion County.
Workplace Discrimination
Treated differently because of your race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or pregnancy? Indiana and federal law protect you. Our workplace discrimination lawyers help Indianapolis employees hold employers accountable.
Wrongful Termination
Indiana is an at-will state, but employers still can’t fire you for an illegal reason like discrimination, retaliation, or taking protected leave. We help Indianapolis workers fight back against wrongful termination.
Workplace Retaliation
Punished for reporting harassment, filing a complaint, or asking for your legal rights? Retaliation is illegal under Indiana and federal law. We represent employees facing demotions, write-ups, and firings after speaking up.
Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
Unpaid Wages & Overtime
If your Indianapolis employer shorted your paycheck, denied overtime, or committed wage theft, you may be owed back pay plus damages. We pursue unpaid wage and FLSA overtime claims across Marion County.
Severance Agreement Review
FMLA & Leave Violations
Whistleblower Claims
Non-Compete & Employment Agreements
Worried a non-compete will block your next job? We review and challenge restrictive agreements for Indianapolis professionals before and after you leave a role.
Know Your Rights
What Are My Rights as an Employee in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Indiana is an “at-will” employment state. Without a written contract for a set term, your employer can generally let you go for almost any reason or no reason at all. But “at-will” is not a free pass.
What are your rights if fired without cause?
Your employer crosses the line when:
Many employee-rights deadlines are short — an EEOC charge is generally due within 300 days. The sooner you call, the more options you’ll have.
They fire, demote, or harass you because of a protected characteristic — your race, color, sex, age (40+), disability, religion, national origin, pregnancy, or genetic information. Learn how to prove wrongful termination discrimination and protect your rights.
They retaliate against you for reporting discrimination, harassment, safety violations, or unpaid wages, or for filing a complaint or charge. Understand the difference between retaliation and termination — both can give rise to a claim.
They violate a written or implied employment contract that limits when and how you can be fired. Review at-will employment myths in Indianapolis that employers rely on to avoid accountability.
They deny you wages, overtime, or leave you are legally entitled to under the FLSA, FMLA, or Indiana wage laws. An employment lawyer for unpaid overtime in Indianapolis can pursue recovery of back pay plus damages.
Why Amber Boyd Law
Why Indianapolis Employees Choose Us
Amber K. Boyd
Founder · Employee-Side Employment Law
Recognition
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Three consecutive years
We represent employees, not employers
Our entire practice is built around protecting workers' rights - there's no conflict of interest, no divided loyalty.
Over a decade of focused experience
Founded in 2013, our firm concentrates on Indiana employment law and knows how these cases are won.
Clear, honest communication
We put complex legal issues into language you can actually understand, and we tell you the truth about your case.
Free, no-pressure case evaluation
We'll review your situation at no cost and let you decide what's right for you.
Serving all of Indiana
Based in Indianapolis, we represent employees throughout Marion County and across Indiana — in federal and state court and before the EEOC and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.
A track record employees trust
From negotiation to litigation, we advocate hard for the best possible outcome and keep you informed every step.
Client Stories
Hear What Our Clients Say
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“Amber Boyd and her team are a phenomenal group of professionals!
They are very knowledgeable and most importantly, honest and straight forward.
Amber prioritizes what’s best for her clients. I’m grateful to Amber Boyd Law and her team for making sure that I received the best possible outcome in my case.”
Hj Fields
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“Amber is an outstanding attorney. Her team is well-organized and responsive.
I am very satisfied with my legal outcome and highly recommend her to others dealing with employment discrimination issues.
I highly recommend Amber Boyd Law.”
Kyle W
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“Amber Boyd Law was excellent in handling my case. They got everything settled quickly and were very helpful and understanding of all my needs throughout the process.
I highly recommend Amber Boyd Law to anyone looking for fast, professional, and caring legal help.”
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Our Process
Getting Help Is Simple
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Free Evaluation
Reach out by phone or our online form. We’ll listen to what happened and answer your questions at no cost and with no obligation.
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Case Consultation & Strategy
We review the facts and the law, tell you honestly whether we can help, and lay out a clear plan for your case.
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We Fight for You
From negotiation to litigation, we advocate for the best possible outcome keeping you informed every step of the way.
Areas We Serve
Serving Employees Throughout Indianapolis & Marion County
We represent employees across Indianapolis and all of Marion County — downtown, Broad Ripple, the north side, and surrounding neighborhoods — and the metro suburbs of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, and Zionsville. Whether you need a workplace discrimination lawyer, an unpaid wage lawyer, or a workplace sexual harassment attorney near Indianapolis, no matter where you work in the region, we want to hear from you.
- Indianapolis
- Carmel
- Fishers
- Noblesville
- Greenwood
- Zionsville
- All of Marion County
Indianapolis employment cases are commonly handled in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (Indianapolis Division) and Marion Superior Court, with discrimination charges filed through the EEOC’s Indianapolis District Office or the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. Amber Boyd Law is based in Indianapolis and serves Marion County and surrounding communities remotely and by appointment.
Other cities we serve: Fort Wayne · Evansville · Gary
Answers
Indianapolis Employment Law: Frequently Asked Questions
Possibly. Because Indiana is an at-will state, you generally can't sue simply for being fired without a good reason. But you may have a strong claim if you were terminated for an illegal reason such as discrimination, retaliation for reporting misconduct, or taking legally protected leave. An Indianapolis employment lawyer can review the facts and tell you whether you have a case.
It depends on your case. Your initial evaluation with Amber Boyd Law is always free. Many employee-side matters like discrimination, retaliation, and unpaid wage claims can be handled on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. We'll explain exactly how fees work before you commit to anything.
Retaliation happens when your employer punishes you for exercising a legal right for example, reporting harassment or discrimination, filing a charge with the EEOC, asking about unpaid overtime, or requesting medical leave. Punishment can include firing, demotion, pay cuts, undesirable schedule changes, or sudden negative reviews. If something changed for the worse after you spoke up, it's worth a call.
In most cases you have 300 days from the discriminatory act to file a charge with the EEOC in Indiana. Some claims have even shorter deadlines. Because missing a deadline can end your claim before it starts, contact an Indianapolis EEOC lawyer as soon as possible.
Document everything dates, what was said, who was present, and any emails or messages. Report the conduct through your employer's process if it's safe to do so, and keep copies. Then speak with an employment lawyer before taking further action, so you protect both your job and your legal options.
Start by reporting it in writing to HR or a supervisor per your company's policy, and keep a copy. Save any evidence and write down what happened while it's fresh. If the harassment continues or you face retaliation, an Indianapolis sexual harassment lawyer can help you file a formal charge and pursue your rights.
Severance agreements often ask you to waive valuable legal rights in exchange for a payment and the first offer is rarely the best one. Before you sign, have an Indianapolis severance agreement attorney review the terms. We can spot unfair clauses and often negotiate better pay or terms on your behalf.
No. Federal wage law protects employees who complain about unpaid wages or overtime. If your Indianapolis employer fired or punished you for raising the issue, you may have both a wage claim and a retaliation claim. Contact us to discuss what you're owed.
Look for a firm that focuses on employee-side employment law, has experience with cases like yours, communicates clearly, and offers a free consultation. Amber Boyd Law checks all of those boxes, and we'll give you an honest assessment of your situation at no cost.
You can file with the EEOC's Indianapolis District Office or the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, both based in Indianapolis. An EEOC charge is generally due within 300 days of the discriminatory act, and an Indiana Civil Rights Commission complaint generally within 180 days — some claims are shorter. Read our guide to filing an EEOC complaint in Indiana, or call us before the deadline runs.
Federal employment claims from the Indianapolis area are generally filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. State-law claims are typically filed in Marion Superior Court. Where your case belongs depends on the claims involved — we'll explain your options during your free evaluation.
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Free, confidential, no obligation. Tell us what happened and we’ll tell you where you stand. Amber Boyd Law fights for Indianapolis and Marion County employees — your case evaluation is free.
