Unfortunately, many women in the United States are discriminated against when they are looking for work because they are expecting a child or an employer fears they will become pregnant after being hired. Some women are treated unfairly by their current employer due to pregnancy concerns also. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. It occurs… Read More »
Archives for May 2017
Steps to Take Following a Serious Car Accident
If you are involved in a serious Iowa car accident, you will likely be contacted by an insurance adjuster following the incident. Although you may believe that the adjuster is just trying to get the facts of your accident, their primary responsibility is to save money for the insurance company so the information you give… Read More »
Employer Retaliation Lawsuit
Whistle blower laws generally protect employees who report (“or blow the whistle on”) health, safety, environmental, or other violations committed by their employers. Because employees are usually the first to recognize wrongdoing, protecting them from reprisals encourages employees to take action so that authorities can both detect and deter violations. Iowa Wrongful Termination Recently, an… Read More »
Davenport Iowa Rear-End Car Accident
KWQC reports that yesterday evening, Davenport police responded to a two-car accident where a van struck a car waiting at a stoplight. The driver of the car and a person in the van were taken to the hospital. Fortunately, there were no life threatening injuries. Rear-end collisions such as this are all too common. When… Read More »