Insurers are required by law to properly investigate claims, pay benefits as appropriate, and not delay payment. A bad faith insurance claim arises from an insurance company not handling a claim fairly – intentionally or not. Generally speaking, a bad faith claim can result when an insurance company refuses to pay a claim without reasonable… Read More »
Workers' Rights Law Blog
Des Moines Iowa Workers' Rights Law Firm Blog focusing on Personal Injury, Class Actions and Workers' Compensation Topics and Issues
Retailer Fails to Make Religious Accommodation in Dress Code
The EEOC scored a victory over retailer Abercrombie & Fitch regarding a religious accommodation violation. The case involves a woman who interviewed with the retailer while donning a headscarf. The manager elected not to hire the prospective employee, not because of a then undisclosed religious affiliation, but because her attire violated A&F’s strict dress code.… Read More »
Work Injuries and Fatalities Among Sanitation Workers
Des Moines Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Attorneys Helping Injured Workers When most people think of dangerous occupations, they often think of policemen, firefighters, electrical linemen, or construction workers. Sanitation or recycling work usually doesn’t come to mind as a dangerous occupation at first glance. However, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013 report,… Read More »
West Des Moines Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
West Des Moines Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Heats Up The City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Police Chief are parties to a sexual discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by three female employees. Among the allegations brought forth in the lawsuit are that the police chief instilled an environment of gender… Read More »
Des Moines Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
When workers are hurt on the job, workers compensation benefits are available to cover medical bills and lost wages. A serious or debilitating injury can be overwhelming as you work toward recovery. Tackling your companies workers comp insurance company to get the benefits you deserve just adds to the stress. The process can be complex… Read More »
Minimum Wage Increase May Impact Jobs
Do new minimum wage increases negatively effect teens? Nebraska lawmakers believe that businesses will stop providing valuable first jobs for young people if they have to pay increased wages. Newly proposed legislation would create a separate pay rate for the category of “young student workers”. Instead of the targeted $9 minimum wage, young workers would… Read More »
Ames Restaurant Sued for Back Wages
Sometimes employees find themselves in a tough situation with their employer. They may be expected to work long hours without pay or accept a wage that is not in compliance with the law fearing the loss of employment. Employees have a right to be paid for their time on the job. Powerful and clear labor… Read More »
New FMLA Rule Blocked
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) overstepped it’s authority recently with regard to extending Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to same-sex spouses regardless of whether the employee resided in a state that legally recognizes the union. The new rule was due to go into effect March 27, 2015 when a Texas federal judge… Read More »
Whistleblower Faces Off with FBI
When a person or employee exposes misconduct, dishonest or illegal activity occurring in an organization. they can face retaliation at the hands of the organization or group which they have accused. A ‘whistleblower’ may face a reduction in duties precluding promotions, hostility in the work place and wrongful termination as a result of reporting wrongdoing… Read More »
Des Moines Wage Hour Claim Lawyers
Not being paid everything you have earned? As an Iowa employee, you have rights that are protected by both state and federal laws. If you are being taken advantage of and are not receiving the pay you have earned, let our attorneys help protect your rights and hold your employer accountable. Employers somtimes cross the… Read More »
