Employment Law

As retailers, restaurants, and other businesses prepare for the holiday season, many employees will be working longer hours or starting seasonal jobs. While the extra work can mean extra income, it can also lead to payroll mistakes, missed overtime, and confusion...

There’s a point before anything is announced when an office starts to feel different. Not dramatic; it’s quieter than that. Meetings show up without context. Projects stall out mid-stream. Someone asks you to document something that normally just… happens. At some...

When a job ends, the explanation usually comes quickly. Sometimes it’s framed as part of a broader “reduction in force.” Other times, it’s more direct: a performance, fit, or a policy issue. From the employee’s side of the table, those explanations can feel...

This Veterans Day, we’re not just saying thank you, we’re making sure Iowa’s veterans know their rights. If you’re a veteran working in a public job in Iowa, you’ve earned more than just hiring preference. Under Iowa Code Chapter 35C, you’re legally entitled to due...