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DID YOU KNOW? In the late 1800s, the American labor force was overworked and underpaid. The Industrial Revolution was in full swing, and while businesses profited, workers suffered. Many Americans were forced to work 12-hour days, seven days a week, and children as young as five or six worked in mills, factories, and mines across the country. Library of Congress, National Child Labor Committee Collection… Read More
Keep readingOne of the foundations of our justice system is that no one is above the law. Each of us is held responsible for our own actions. If I get distracted while I’m driving and rear-end the car in front of me, I have to pay for the damage. If I hurt somebody, either negligently or on purpose, I’m liable to them for everything they’ve lost…. Read More
Keep readingIf you’ve been checking the news recently, you probably saw some pretty juicy allegations about Kanye West’s behavior at Adidas. Rolling Stone reported that (among other incidents): West told a female Adidas employee, “I want you to make me a shoe I can fuck;” West showed Adidas employees pornographic images and videos, including homemade sex tapes of him engaging in sexual acts with Kim Kardashian… Read More
Keep readingYou might have heard that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently held that employers may not condition severance pay on workers agreeing to confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses. A confidentiality clause requires the worker not to tell anyone except their spouse and tax preparer how much severance pay they received. A non-disparagement clause generally requires the worker not to say anything negative about the… Read More
Keep readingWe are excited to announce that Fiedler Law Firm, P.L.C.’s Des Moines and Omaha offices received Tier 1 rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers. The 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” list recognizes the most elite firms across the nation, identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback from clients and peers. To become eligible for a “Best Law… Read More
Keep readingQ: “I think my employer discriminated against me. Now what? Can I sue them right away?” A: Not quite. The Iowa Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, and physical or mental disability. However, before you may file a civil rights lawsuit, you must file a civil rights complaint with the… Read More
Keep readingElection Day. Election Day is November 8, 2022. This is a midterm election. To learn more about your candidates, click here. Polling Place. Do you know where to vote? If not, click here. Voting Times. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. statewide. Voter Registration. Are you registered to vote? If so, great work! You can skip this section. If not, do… Read More
Keep readingAfter a five-day trial, a Douglas County jury awarded $3.85 million earlier this month to Kristine Shaner, a former HDR vice president that had been with the company 18 years. The 12-member jury deliberated three hours before unanimously agreeing that the company discriminated against Kristine based on her gender. The jury awarded her $2.57 million in lost wages and $1.28 million for mental and emotional… Read More
Keep readingFriday, the Supreme Court has overturned the landmark decisions of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, eviscerating nearly 50 years of precedent recognizing abortion as a fundamental right. See Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973); Planned Parenthood v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992). The Court’s 213-page opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was released this morning, and flatly states, “The… Read More
Keep readingWhen thinking about LGBTQ Pride month, the first thing that may come to mind is the display of beautiful rainbow flags, exciting events, and messages of love and support. But do you know how this month got its start? Over 50 years ago – yes, the time before smartphones and before the Beatles broke up – there was an event called the Stonewall Uprising in… Read More
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