Posted by Laura Schultes

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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If you have a disability or limitation, you may feel nervous about asking for accommodations so you can continue working. However, Iowa law says that employers must take reasonable steps to accommodate workers with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job or a workspace that will allow an employee with limitations …

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Posted by Tom Foley

Do you dread going to work each day because you must deal with your coworkers making sexual comments or behaving in an inappropriate way? Sexual harassment is illegal behavior that many Iowans nonetheless face in their workplace. What is Sexual Harassment in the Iowa Workplace? There are many different forms that sexual harassment can take …

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Posted by Laura Schultes

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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Posted by Laura Schultes

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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Posted by Tom Foley

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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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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