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 »
