Under section 11(c) of the OSH Act of 1970, employees are protected from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety concerns and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. When an employee files a whistle blower complaint, they cannot be subjected to unfavorable employment actions, which might include employment termination, demotion, denying overtime or promotion, intimidation and… Read More »
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Poll Reveals Workplace Sexual Harassment Abundant
A new poll conducted by the Wall Street Journal and NBC reveals that 48% of women surveyed have experienced sexual harassment at work. Near as many men admit that they have personally witnessed women being harassed. The vast majority of respondents, which included 900 adults, believe that sexual harassment takes place in most or almost… Read More »
Denied FMLA Liquidated Damages
The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers with at least 50 employees to grant up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to eligible employees for: their own or an immediate family members’ serious medical condition; to care for a newborn or newly adopted child; for any “qualifying exigency” arising from the foreign deployment… Read More »
Unemployment Benefits
Can I get Iowa unemployment benefits if I quit my job? Generally speaking, you cannot collect unemployment benefits if you quit your job, however, there are some exceptions. If you quit your job because your employer made major changes to your job, you may be eligible for benefits. These changes may include: the hours or… Read More »
Iowa Employee Rights
Labor Day 2017 delivered a gorgeous three day weekend for many who likely gave scarcely a thought to the significance of Labor Day, a holiday that offers us an opportunity to reflect on the progress American workers have made and to acknowledge the work that still needs to be done. Because of the courage and… Read More »
Documenting Workplace Harassment or Discrimination
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII defines a hostile work environment to include situations where a person is harassed or discriminated against based on their sex, race, religion, national origin, age or disability. The law is not meant to protect against mere teasing or isolated situations that are not serious, but rather pervasive… Read More »
Workplace Sex Discrimination Widespread | Davenport Iowa Employment Lawyer
The once seemingly indomitable company Uber is facing an uncertain future in the wake of sexism allegations, documented discrimination, and a shaky leadership. A bombshell report by a former Uber employee blew the lid off of the company’s many alleged transgressions related to sex discrimination in the employment process. Unfortunately, a closer look at Uber… Read More »
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
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 »
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 »
Iowa Sex Discrimination Lawyer
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for employers subject to the Act to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or other protected classes. However, for many years, the Act has been interpreted to exclude sex discrimination on the basis of someone’s sexual orientation. Earlier… Read More »