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 »
What Should I Do if I Am Unfairly Fired?
If you believe you have been fired from your job unfairly, you may wonder if you have any legal recourse against your Iowa employer. The answer is, it depends on the circumstances surrounding your termination. The state of Iowa is an at-will state, which means that an employer has great latitude in terminating an employee.… Read More »
Iowa Workplace Discrimination | Title VII Employment Lawyer
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and religion. However, it does not go so far to protect against discrimination based on an individual’s sexual orientation. Courts often struggle with differentiating between claims… Read More »
Workplace Sexual Harrasment Often Goes Unreported | Davenport Iowa Discrimination Lawyer
Sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination in the workplace often go unreported. As a consequence of non-disclosure agreements or office cultures, there is a lack of transparency and a perceived inability of victims of workplace wrongdoing to speak out. Take, for example, those subjected to sexual harassment at work. Sexual harassment cases are nothing… Read More »