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The Belichick Effect: How the New England Patriots’ Coaching Changes Affects Iowa’s Older Workers
At a press conference in Gillette Stadium earlier this year, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, the team’s head coach of twenty-four years, announced that Belichick and the team had “mutually agreed to part ways.” Belichick’s departure had been rumored for weeks, and the decision to “part ways” was not surprising. The […]
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How Does COVID-19 Affect My Disability Accommodations at Work in Iowa?
How Does COVID-19 Affect My Disability Accommodations at Work in Iowa? The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the workplace and caused employers to rethink where and how work is performed. Stay-at-home orders, CDC guidance, and other measures designed to control the spread of the coronavirus have caused employers to adjust their work policies and practices. Does […]
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The Absolute Wrong Way to Pick an Attorney for Your Iowa Harassment Case
Picking an attorney to represent you in your Iowa harassment claim is a choice the needs to be made carefully. Choosing the wrong attorney can have serious consequences for your case. The absolute wrong way to pick a lawyer is to make a quick decision based on convenience. Mistake #1: Don’t Hire a Lawyer Just […]
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My Iowa Employer is Harassing Me. Should I Quit My Job?
If you are dealing with harassment at work, it may seem unbearable. You may feel your only option to get the harassment to stop is to quit your job. It’s not uncommon to hear from workers in Iowa about harassment that was so bad they reached a breaking point and quit and then want to […]
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What is Considered “Workplace Harassment” in Iowa?
Not all rude, obnoxious, or even nasty things a coworker or supervisor might say or do are grounds for bringing a workplace harassment claim in Iowa. There are no state or federal general anti-bullying or anti-harassment laws. Even if your employer has internal policies that prohibit bullying or harassment, that alone will not give you […]
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3 Costly Mistakes That Can Harm Your Iowa Workplace Harassment Claim
As an employee, you have rights If you feel you are being harassed at work. However, too many Iowans end up harming their harassment claims because they make critical mistakes. Below are three mistakes you should avoid if you wish to pursue a harassment claim in Iowa. Mistake 1: Failing to report the workplace harassment […]