Q: “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…
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Election Season in Iowa
Election 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…
COVID-19: Keeping Your Job While Keeping Others (and Yourself) Safe
COVID-19 is here. Over the last week, we’ve seen just a glimpse of how life will change in the coming weeks and months. March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day Parades, concerts, and schools have been cancelled. Although difficult, these are steps in the right direction to limit the spread of a virus that could cripple our healthcare system and put our…
Firm, Client Awarded $1.1M in Post-Trial Orders
In late 2014, a Chickasaw County jury found in favor of one of our firm’s many brave clients, Tina Haskenhoff, on her sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims against Homeland Energy Solutions. This morning, the Iowa District Court for Chickasaw County upheld the jury’s verdict and ordered Homeland to pay an additional $240,000 in front pay for Tina, and $846,364.30…