Lawmakers have recently reintroduced the Accountability through Electronic Verification Act that would require all U.S. employers to use the E-Verify to ensure that U.S. jobs are filled by Americans and foreign citizens that have a legal right to work in the country. The legislation would permanently reauthorize the e-verify program created in 1996 and put… [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]
The Costly Toll of Employment Discrimination
Unlawful employment discrimination can take many forms. Employees can suffer discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity or national origin; sex, gender identity or sexual orientation; religion or creed; and age. Discrimination also can be based on a physical or mental disability, a class protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Recently, a cashier… [Read More]
