Arbitration in sexual harassment cases favors business by keeping companies out of court and the public eye. Instead of a judge and jury, an arbitrator is in the driver’s seat who typically awards smaller sums to victims. Because the process is confidential, even if harassers are shown the door, they can easily move to other… [Read More]
Zero Tolerance for Iowa Sexual Harassment
The national spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace has resulted in more employees coming forward, sending a message that it is not going to be tolerated. Iowa is no exception, with state legislators and the Governor leading the charge by enacting a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment in the statehouse. The fervor to… [Read More]
Workplace Sexual Harassment Claims
One of the most successful financial start-ups of the last decade, Social Finance (aka SoFi), is now under scrutiny for an age old problem, sexual harassment in the workplace. Like Uber and capital firms such as 500 Startups who have faced similar accusations of sexual harassment, SoFi has been forced to part ways with at… [Read More]
Workplace Drug Test Following an Injury
Many employers impose drug testing following a workplace accident or incident that results in an injury. However, effective January 1, 2017, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) put forth new rules that require an employer to have a reasonable basis for such testing to eliminate the potential for workplace retaliation when employees report an… [Read More]
Des Moines Wrongful Termination Lawyer
Iowa law provides little protection from being fired from your job. Iowa is an at-will state, which means that an employer can terminate an employee even if it is for bad cause or no cause at all. At-Will Employment in Iowa However, there are a few exceptions to the rule. Although the at-will standard means… [Read More]
