For most employees, your job is not only your source of income, but also a means to support your family, utilize your skills and abilities, and make a meaningful contribution to society. Yet all these aspirations can shatter when you face illegal or unfair treatment in the workplace.
At Humphrey Law Firm, P.C., in Des Moines, our lawyer handles employment law matters on behalf of employees from all walks of life. We handle employment claims such as:
- Sexual harassment: As a serious and pervasive form of discrimination, sexual harassment is never acceptable in the workplace. Our firm can help you stand up against injustice while safeguarding your job security and career prospects.
- Employment discrimination: Nobody should have to endure discrimination in the workplace. If you have been treated unfairly or experienced adverse employment action as a result of unlawful discrimination, you do not need to suffer in silence. We can help you pursue justice.
Have You Unfairly Lost Your Job?
Most employment is at-will, meaning you or your employer can terminate the employment at any time. However, Iowa law prohibits employers from terminating or firing employees in certain circumstances.
One type of wrongful termination is retaliatory discharge. It is illegal for your employer to fire or terminate you in retaliation for your choice to exercise important rights. For example, if you pursue your legal right to file for workers’ compensation after sustaining a work-related injury, your employer cannot lawfully fire you or lay you off as a result.
Retaliatory discharge happens in any industry. It is common in blue collar employment settings such as industrial jobs and in manufacturing plants and in office jobs, of big and small companies, all across Iowa. Employees are sometimes regarded as dispensable commodities to be let go when they start costing too much money and many other wrongful termination reasons. If your employer’s motivation for firing you was retaliatory in nature, you may be entitled to reinstatement and significant monetary damages recovery.
Call 515-331-3510 For A Free & Confidential Consultation
You don’t have to give up your job or career path as a result of unfair and illegal treatment by your employer. Instead, contact us to discuss your options during a free consultation. We serve employees statewide.
