Articles tagged as: IPB
August 21, 2023
New federal law could protect Indiana’s pregnant workers. Enforcement now a key concern
A new federal law requires most employers to give reasonable pregnancy accommodations to workers. However, the original language of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is somewhat broad and enforcement is complicated. The federal agency in charge of enforcing the law is trying to help workers and employers understand it.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2023
Indiana's labor market mostly stagnant, but strong in July preliminary estimates
Indiana's 3.3 percent July unemployment rate is still near record lows for the state.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2023
PFAS contaminants found in treated drinking water at five large utilities
That includes utilities serving the cities of Logansport, Columbus, Elkhart, and Sellersburg as well as Watson Rural Water Company.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2023
Indiana Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer stepping down after more than six years in charge
Kyle Hupfer will soon step down as chair of the Indiana Republican Party, after more than half a decade leading the political organization.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2023
New science of reading training available to Indiana teachers
New state training aims to teach educators about the science of reading.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
Former state commerce secretary Chambers joins crowded Republican gubernatorial primary
Brad Chambers, who recently stepped down as Indiana secretary of commerce, announced a bid for governor Thursday.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
Indiana joins growing number of Midwest states hosting USGS collaborative research units
Purdue University will host a new U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit the first in Indianas history.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2023
Pence on latest Trump indictment: Georgia election wasn't stolen
Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed the latest indictment of Donald Trump Wednesday, saying no one is above the law and that Trump deserves the presumption of innocence.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2023
Proposed steel pollution rule too strict for industry, not strict enough for residents, activists
The rule would tighten some emissions limits and regulate five new pollutants at sinter plants which use iron ore dust and other materials to make a product for use in steel blast furnaces.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2023
Indiana’s pregnant workers have few protections in state law. Federal law could fill the gaps
Pregnant workers often need support or accommodations to do their jobs effectively without risking their health. A new federal law requires employers to provide those accommodations, like it long has for disabilities.
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