Q: We have an employee who is struggling with the basic tasks of their job. I have counseled the employee multiple times and they do well for a couple of weeks but then they backslide. I feel like I can’t fire them because...more
The November 3 opinion letter from the US Department of Labor (DOL) addressed frequently asked questions about employee continuing education. This is particularly important in industries, like healthcare, where the need for...more
It is no surprise to any Iowa employer that the state has one of the most complex drug testing statutes in the country. Iowa Code §730.5 places the burden specifically on the employer to show strict compliance and can be...more
2/28/2020
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Drug Testing ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
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State Labor Laws ,
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Termination
There are days when the workplace can feel a lot like a third-grade playground with kids running back and forth, bruised feelings, tearful meltdowns, and a real and apparent need for a nap and a snack. We also continually...more
10/18/2019
/ Civility ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Protected Activity ,
Section 7 ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Unions ,
Workplace Harassment Guidance
If you read any newspaper, trade publication or twitter feed, you know that ongoing concerns regarding cyber security continue to grow. We have seen an article in the New York Times discussing hacking of major law firms with...more
5/31/2016
/ Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Employee Training ,
Employment Practices Liability Coverage ,
Hackers ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Policy Exclusions ,
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