Concerned with possible backlash following the recent events in San Bernardino and Paris, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidance regarding the prevention of harassment and employment discrimination against workers who are, or perceived to be, Muslim or Middle Eastern. Discrimination in the workplace based on religion, national origin or race is prohibited… Read More »
Job Denied Based on Discrimination…Des Moines Wrongful Termination
Pre-employment exams are regularly used to screen job applicants as a means to find the most suitable employees. Employers typically administer these exams to assess a potential employee’s physical fitness, health, personality traits among other qualities. Although the screening process seems to make sense to match the most qualified employees to available job openings, pre-employment… 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 »
