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We get a lot of calls about harassment in the workplace. Sometimes this harassment takes the form of a generally hostile work environment – repeated inappropriate jokes, or scattered comments and gestures here and there. But other times, the harassment arises in a situation that the law calls “quid pro quo” harassment.  “Quid pro quo” …

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Every day Iowans face discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, not all discrimination is illegal. Knowing what types of discrimination are illegal is the first step to understanding if you have a claim. The first thing you need to know is that not all discrimination in the workplace is illegal. An employer can cross the line …

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You may have heard that Iowa is an “at-will” employment state. But what does “at-will” mean, and how does it affect your rights as an Iowa employee? Who is an “At-Will” Employee in Iowa? Unless you have a contract specifying specific terms and length of employment or you benefit from a collective bargaining agreement, you …

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If you have been discriminated against at work in Iowa, you may be wondering what you can do to hold your employer accountable. Both Iowa law and Federal law prohibit workplace discrimination where that discrimination is based on membership in a protected class such as age, race, sex, disability, religion, and other similar groups.  These …

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You’ve likely heard the term “whistleblower” as it relates to employment. Most of us have an understanding that if you are a “whistleblower”, you are protected from retaliation.  However, the law places specific limits on what activities count as “whistleblowing” and when retaliation becomes illegal. When Are You Considered a Whistleblower in Iowa? First, it …

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Being fired from a job is a traumatic experience. Many Iowans who have been fired depended on their job to make ends meet each month. If that is your situation, then you probably started looking for work immediately and aggressively. For others, being fired may lead to deep questions about what the next career move …

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If you are being harassed or discriminated against in the workplace in Iowa, it can be difficult to keep going into work each day. You may believe the best way to get the discrimination or harassment to stop is to quit your job. However, if you are thinking of filing an employment law claim against …

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If you or a family member have a serious health condition, you may be facing the need to take some time away from work to care for yourself or another person. If so, the Family and Medical Leave Act – or the FMLA – may provide you with some legal protections and options. Generally speaking, …

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If you or a loved one have a significant health condition that impacts your ability to work, there are some important workplace rights that you should know about. Many people have heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA. It is a landmark federal law Congress passed in 1990 and has added to since …

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If you find yourself in a work environment in Iowa that you feel is quickly deteriorating, you may be going to work every day in fear that you will be fired. You may be wondering if you would have a case against your employer if it does fire you. There are many factors that affect …

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