For Iowans who are subjected to mistreatment at work, there is often concern as to what they can do to put a stop to it. This is true in any kind of job, but an underrepresented group includes people who work in blue collar-type employment. Those in the service...
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Sexual harassment during the work-from-home scenario
Because many workers are now working from home does not necessarily mean that sexual harassment is no longer present in workplaces. In addition, many essential workers are still in their workplaces each day and may experience sexual harassment. Reports of sexual...
More and more McDonald’s workers claim sexual harassment
People who work in the service industry in Iowa and across the United States are notoriously vulnerable to employment law violations. That can include discrimination, wrongful termination, and not being accorded the rights they are entitled to. In recent years, sexual...
FMLA and the ongoing health crisis
The federal Family Medical Leave Act guarantees leave for employees taking care of sick family members. Several new employment law issues concerning the FMLA and its application to workers arose during the current health crisis. Eligibility Workers who are sick or...
What is quid pro quo harassment?
Harassment in the workplace is pervasive and damaging. It can harm individuals on many levels and create fear in their private and professional lives. Different forms of harassment and discrimination affect Iowa workers, and one form that exists in different...
When are workers protected from retaliation?
It is important that people in Iowa are able to work in order to provide for themselves and their families. To help ensure that all people are given the same opportunities there are many laws that employers must follow. There are also many laws and regulations that...