Indiana workplace deaths decline 14 percent
The total of 123 deaths in 2009 was the lowest since officials began issuing annual reports in 1991. A third of the deaths
involved motor vehicles; falls killed 20 workers.
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More cash-strapped workers dipping into 401(k) accounts
A record number made hardship withdrawals in the second quarter, and the number of of workers who borrowed from their accounts reached a 10-year high, according to Fidelity Investments.
Visteon ordered to reinstate health care to retirees
The mandate from a U.S. bankruptcy judge will supply retroactive benefits to more than 6,000 Visteon Corp. retirees who lost
insurance coverage after
the
Michigan-based auto-parts maker filed for bankruptcy in 2009, including 2,100 workers in Indiana.
Health care reform means changes for Indiana employers
Nearly four months after President Barack Obama signed a health reform bill into law, businesses are still grappling with its
impact on the health benefits they offer their employees.
Employers mull legal challenge to new state gun law
Indiana Chamber of Commerce president says several members have inquired about pursuing legal action, though nothing formal
is in the works
yet.
FedEx wins dismissal of some claims in drivers’ suit
FedEx Corp. won partial dismissal of a class-action lawsuit brought by contract drivers who contend they are entitled to full
benefits because the company treats them as employees.
IU, WellPoint make magazine’s best tech workplace list
Indiana University and WellPoint Inc. were the only Indiana employers to land in Computerworld magazine’s top 100 rankings as
one of the “Best Places to Work in IT.”.
AARP backs retirees in court fight over IPL benefits plan
The AARP says IPL "perverted" a promise to its retirees regarding post-retirement benefits. The retirees have appealed their case to the Indiana Supreme Court.
KULT: Mortgage loan officers punch the clock under new rule
The government now views loan officers more like factory workers than white-collar business managers.
State cites Veolia Water over safety concerns
Veolia Water is contesting three "serious" safety penalties involving a gas line strike. IOSHA alleges utility failed
to instruct employees and properly determine location of lines.
Former Star columnist suing newspaper
Susan Guyett, who wrote the Talk of Our Town column, claims the newspaper discriminated against her on the basis of age when
she was let go from her job in 2008.
Black professionals cope with poor economy
The panel discussion, “Staying Alive and Productive During Economic Hard Times,” will be part of IPA’s annual
networking lunch April 25.
State unveils Web tools aimed to curb unemployment abuse
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development last year identified $3.9 million in unemployment fraud.
Franklin woman dies after grocery warehouse accident
The 32-year-old Kroger worker had been on life support since a pallet of bottled water fell on her March 15.
Minority networking event set for April 25
“Staying Alive and Productive during Economic Hard Times” is the theme of the Indianapolis Professional Association’s seventh
annual networking luncheon. It will include a roundtable discussion of the economic state of local minority businesses and
organizations.
NCAA Tournament may cost employers $1.8B in lost work
Annual unscientific survey does not take into account that many employees who participate in office pools devote extra time
to finishing their responsibilities.
Workplace guns bill gets final legislative OK
The Indiana General Assembly approved a bill that lets workers keep firearms locked in their cars in trunks or out of sight
while parked on company property.
Job searches dragging on a year later
Out of six professionals IBJ profiled a year ago, three have found jobs, although all have accepted lower pay than
they were getting before. One could not be reached, but she still lists herself as looking for work on LinkedIn.com. Two tried
to start their own businesses, with one giving up and one, Bruce Flanagan, still trying.
Protest at Evansville Whirlpool plant draws 1,500
Company shuttering plant, moving work to Mexico.
Perils of non-family managers
A former Toyota exec blasts non-family managers for the company’s problems. Are some Indianapolis-area companies better-
or worse-off after families relinquished control?