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"ONE INDIANA"
In the latest episode of "One Indiana" host Jamal Smith sits down with Tosha Salyers of the Institute for Quality Education to discuss education reform in Indiana and what it could mean for you and your loved ones.
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OUTREACH
ICRC Hosting Equal Employment CLE Seminar in Jeffersonville, Nov. 6
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission is hosting their 2015 Statewide Continuing Legal Education Program to celebrate more than 50 years of service to Hoosiers. The series, which includes 12 seminars throughout the state, provides legal professionals with low cost Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit! The ICRC will be conducting a seminar focusing on Equal Employment Law in Jeffersonville on November 6th... more
INAIAC to Host November Native American Heritage Month Events
 The Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission will be hosting a pair of events in the Indiana State Museum this November as a part of Native American Heritage Month. On Friday, November 13th students from all Indiana K-12 schools are invited to attend a free event to gain a better understanding of Native Americans, both historically and present day. There will also be two types of dance presentations alternating throughout the day that the students will get to participate in... more
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PROBABLE CAUSE FINDINGS
Landlord Charged With Denying Reasonable Accommodation
Complainant owned a pit bull dog as an emotional support animal for use during specific situations. On or about February 28, 2015, Complainant and her husband visited the Respondent and inquired about a four bedroom home for rent in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Respondent asked if Complainant was a pet owner and evidence shows that the tenant responded, “yes, a dog,” at which point Respondent stated that “I don’t take dogs because they mark their territory by wetting on the carpets.” The next day Respondent called Complainant and inquired about the dog’s breed... more
Notice of Findings Issued Against Home Goods
A Home Goods store in Brownsburg, Indiana hired Complainant as an hourly production employee on or about June 30, 2014. Home Goods’ employment application required him to disclose whether he had been convicted of a crime in the past seven years. While Complainant answered no, he admits that he had several felony convictions from 2002 and 2005, outside of the requested timeframe. Home Goods hired Complainant and he performed his duties without issue. Several months later, on or about November 6, 2014, Complainant’s supervisor handed him a copy of his background check and said that he was terminated because of his felony convictions... more
Probable Cause Findings Issued Against AVI Foodsystems
AVI Food Systems hired Complainant as a cashier in March 2014. Complainant had a medical condition that impaired her ability to stoop, bend, twist, or lift items in excess of ten pounds. Complainant alleges that AVI Food Systems was aware of her limitations and agreed to accommodate her restrictions; yet, during the course of her tenure with Respondent, she was transferred to the position of dishwasher where she was required to lift heavy pans weighing in excess of 20 pounds... more
AVI Foodsystems Charged With Disability Discrimination
AVI Food Systems hired Complainant as a delivery driver on or about March 2012. Complainant had a medical condition that prevented him from lifting more than 20 pounds. Complainant states that he alerted AVI Food Systems of his restrictions and refused to perform such tasks because of his impairment. Complainant contends that he was then terminated, without the required interactive dialogue process, because of his disability. Complainant also asserts that similarly-situated African-Americans and women were treated more favorably when they refused to perform various duties associated with their employment... more
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