Negligence, and negligent hiring and retention. In order to sustain a claim for retaliatory discharge, you need to prove that you were terminated based on you having engaged in a protected activity, such as filing a discrimination charge or opposing unlawful employer practices, and were terminated as a result.

Yes, the elements of negligence are duty, breach of duty, and damages proximately caused by the breach. Webb v. Jarvis, 575 N.E.2d 992, 995 (Ind. 1991). An essential element in a cause of action for negligence is the requirement of a reasonable connection between a defendant’s conduct and the damages which a plaintiff has suffered. This element requires, at a minimum, causation in fact (i.e. that the harm would not have occurred “but for” the defendants’ conduct). Daub v. Daub, 629 N.E.2d 873, 877 (Ind. Ct. App. 1994)

Negligent hiring and retention requires a showing that a principal or employer is liable for the tortious acts of its agent or employee when the agent’s tortious acts were done within the course and scope of the employment. Clark v. Millikin Mortg. Co, 495 N.E.2d
544 (Ind. Ct. App. 1986); Estate of Mathes v. Ireland, 419 N.E.2d 782, 786 (Ind. Ct. App. 1981). An employer will be liable for the tort of negligent hiring and retention if the employer failed to exercise reasonable care. Konkle v. Henson, 672 N.E.2d 450, 454 -
55 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996) (citing Frye v. American Painting, 642 N.E.2d
995, 998 (Ind. Ct. App. 1994)).

Thank you. It is from the date the incident happened.

The statute imposes two filing deadlines on claimants:
A tort claim against the United States shall be forever barred unless it is presented in writing to the appropriate federal agency within two years after such claim accrues or unless action is begun within six months after the date of mailing, by certified or
registered mail, of notice of final denial of the claim by the agency to which it was presented. 28 U.S.C. § 2401(b) (2010). Thus, a plaintiff must file an administrative claim with the appropriate federal agency within 2 years of the time the claim accrues and begin an action within 6 months of the mailing of the notice of final denial of the claim. Gould v. U.S. Dep't of Health and Human Services, 905 F.2d 738, 742 (4th Cir. 1990) (en banc).