Sex discrimination as it relates to pregnancy may include not hiring someone because they are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; terminating an employee because of pregnancy; retaliating against an employee for filing a discrimination complaint regarding pregnancy; refusing to provide accommodations to a pregnant worker; and harassment related to, affected by, or arising out… [Read More]
Issues covering personal injury, medical negligence, nursing home resident abuse and sexual harassment
Blog on personal injury accidents, medical negligence, nursing home resident abuse and sexual harassment at work.
Reasonable Accommodations Involving Service Animals
Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to offer a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. A reasonable accommodation is a modification to a job, employment practice, or work environment that often includes modifying equipment or devices; modifying training materials; making facilities readily accessible to disabled employees; modifying work… [Read More]
FMLA Leave Eligibility for Remote Workers
Although workplace disruptions associated with the pandemic have passed, many employees continue to work from home. If a remote worker has to take time off from work, they often have questions regarding FMLA leave eligibility and how it applies to their unique employment situation. Recently the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on how to… [Read More]
Year Over Year Increases in Traffic Fatalities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that over 42,000 people were killed in car accidents in 2021, an increase of 10.5% from 2020 when 38,824 fatalities were recorded, up from 36,096 in 2019. In 2022, the deadly trend continued with roadway deaths rising 7% percent in the first three months of the year,… [Read More]
Car Accidents Involving Stopped Vehicles
A recent motor vehicle accident involving a motorist and a DOT maintenance vehicle marks the first 2023 traffic related fatality in Des Moines. The driver crashed into a DOT maintenance vehicle that was pulled off the shoulder of an I-235 exit and later succumbed to his injuries. Accidents involving vehicles pulled over on the… [Read More]
Workplace Retaliation Claims Lawyer
Retaliation in the workplace is defined as an adverse employment action(s) against an employee because they have reported unlawful practices, served as a witness to support a claim, assisted or participated in any way in an investigation, grievance proceeding, or hearing regarding unlawful activity in the workplace including discrimination. For example, an employee that reports… [Read More]
Des Moines Severance Package Lawyer
The economic forecast may result in job losses across the country through the foreseeable future. Many long term employees may be facing the prospect of losing employment as we head into 2023. If you are facing termination and are offered severance pay, it is important to understand your rights before signing a release. For example,… [Read More]
Termination or Harassment Based on Discrimination
As an employee, it is easy to feel powerless in the face of threats of termination or suspension from an employer. Those facing employment termination or other adverse employment actions may simply give up, believing any fight would be hopeless. However, it is important to remember that employees are protected by various laws and understanding… [Read More]
Legal Remedies for Wrongful Termination
When you are wrongfully terminated from your job, there are a number of legal remedies you may pursue, with a general goal of making you whole again. Back Pay Following Wrongful Termination If a court finds that your employer wrongfully terminated you, you may be entitled to back pay. Back pay will include payments and… [Read More]
When is it Illegal to Fire an Employee?
If you have been fired from your job, you may wonder if there is any legal recourse. The general rule regarding employment termination is that employment is at will, meaning an employer can terminate employment for almost any reason, whether it is a personal disagreement or they believe your performance is subpar. Bottom line is… [Read More]
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