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Eva from Indiana was not paid for her training hours and was terminated unfairly. She was informed that in Indiana, employers must pay for training time and unfair termination can be challenged. She was advised to file a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor for unpaid training time and consult an employment attorney for possible wrongful termination. She was also informed that Indiana is an at-will employment state, but unfair termination can still be challenged if it was based on discrimination, retaliation, or violation of public policy. If she believes her termination was due to gender discrimination or sexual harassment, she can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Full Conversation
I was not paid for training and was unfairly terminated
Hello Eva, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me which state you're located in? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Indiana, and I also recoeved no break
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Eva. In Indiana:
- Employers must pay for training time.
- Breaks are not required by law, but if given, must be paid if less than * minutes.
- Unfair termination can be challenged.
Consider contacting Indiana Department of Labor: (*) *-*.
I wasnt in their system i was fired after a day and had no documentation. What do I do?
Eva, you can:
- File a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor for unpaid training time.
- Consult an employment attorney for possible wrongful termination.
Indiana Department of Labor:
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.in.gov/dol/*.htm
Isnt indiana an at will employment state?
Yes, Indiana is an "at-will" employment state. This means an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, except an illegal one, or for no reason without incurring legal liability.
But it wasnt fair so can ii still do something about it?
Yes, even in an "at-will" state like Indiana, you can still challenge unfair termination if it was based on discrimination, retaliation, or violation of public policy. You may want to consult with an employment attorney.
He just said i wasnt a good fit even though I just started and was learning the system and my friends who were previously employed their also claimed thst he tried hitting on a girl my age
Eva, if you believe your termination was due to gender discrimination or sexual harassment, you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Their contact details are:
Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.eeoc.gov
I worked * hours
Eva, were these * hours part of your training period for which you were not paid?
Yes
Eva, you should file a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor for the unpaid training time. Their contact details are:
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.in.gov/dol/*.htm
I did, but I am nervous they wont process it or take it seriously
Eva, it's understandable to feel nervous. However, it's their duty to investigate your claim. If you feel your claim isn't being taken seriously, you may want to consult with an employment attorney.
Will they call me?
Yes, the Indiana Department of Labor typically contacts claimants during their investigation. If you don't hear from them, consider reaching out or consulting an employment attorney.
Alright thank you!
You're welcome, Eva! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your claim!
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