The news has been filled with reports on the current focus on immigration, including workplace enforcement conducted by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). Beyond preparing for potential agency actions or review,...more
Healthcare entities have faced increasing pressure from the Department of Labor regarding wage and hour issues. Some of this is a hangover from COVID and the long hours many healthcare workers endured trying to meet the needs...more
It is rarely a good idea to ignore an agency request or summons, to thumb your nose at agency authority, or to simply tell them to go pound sand. There have been a variety of issues in agencies where failure to cooperate...more
As most public employers know, the rules that apply to the rest of the private employment world are sometimes different for them, particularly when it comes to pay, leave, and similar items. Iowa Code 29A.28 provides that...more
This spring, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release that its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) would be published in the Code of Federal Regulations in April and become effective in...more
10/4/2024
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Labor Reform ,
Pregnancy ,
Pregnancy Discrimination ,
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Reasonable Accommodation
Every region has its stereotypes, but here in Iowa, we lean into the Midwest image: polite, pragmatic, team-oriented (think barn raising), and stubborn as dirt, all qualities that can serve you well as a manager....more
On April 15, 2024, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release indicating that its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations would be published in the Code of Federal Regulations on April 19,...more
Q: My direct report and I have been asked to testify as witnesses for a lawsuit involving our employer. What do we need to know about the interviews?...more
For many working in human resources, at some point they will be tasked with conducting witness interviews. If there’s litigation, they may assist in witness preparation and/or being present at depositions, trials, and...more
As discussed in prior Iowa Employment Law Insights articles, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in McLaren Macomb addressed issues of the rights of employees to organize under Section 7, fundamentally limiting...more
6/16/2023
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Data Protection ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Solicitation Agreements ,
Severance Agreements ,
Trade Secrets
At the Dentons Davis Brown annual labor and employment law seminar last month, employers discussed a large array of topics, many of which were issues that occurred during COVID or were pre-existing but were exacerbated by...more
Maybe you noticed that an employee needs more time off lately or has seemed extra stressed or distracted. Perhaps they even told you they are having a tough time in their personal life and are divorcing their spouse. While...more
Q: One of my employees has reported that another employee is recording all of their conversations. It makes everyone uncomfortable. What am I supposed to do about this?...more
Q: Did the Iowa legislature make any changes to the anti-discrimination laws in the 2022 session?...more
Grief and bereavement leave are complex issues for many employers. Employers may have defined bereavement policies of 3 to 5 days for leave while the fallout from the death of a loved one can rarely be encapsulated in a...more
Governor Reynolds announced effective June 12 the state of Iowa will stop participation in several federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit programs. Iowa will continue to pay regular unemployment, without the additional...more
5/19/2021
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Governor Reynolds ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Relief Measures ,
Unemployment ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Unemployment Compensation System ,
Unemployment Insurance
On Monday, July 14, the EEOC issued guidance relating to its current interpretation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Act’s interaction with the ADA and other laws. ...more
A lot of people are available to tell you how to best utilize social media, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms to promote your brand, to promote yourself or even just the best way to share pictures of your cats. ...more