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#MeToo Message Received: Congress Nixes Arbitration Clauses

Viewed as a risk mitigation tool, arbitration clauses are included in employment contracts and policies to route employer/employee disputes to a private forum and outside of the courthouse. Employers are attracted to such...more

Waiting for the COVID-19 Vaccine? Don't Waste Your Time, Create a Plan Now

Now that there is a realistic possibility that the U.S. will approve a COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months, employers face the question of whether to require employees to be vaccinated. Many employers face a similar...more

Requiring Face Masks for Employees, Customers, and Visitors

While Iowa has not issued an executive order requiring masks to be worn in public places, many businesses have or are considering requiring customers and visitors to wear masks. Wearing a face covering has become a political...more

Transitioning to A Permanent Remote Workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic may have permanently changed the future of work. From banking to insurance and the legal industry, employers have embraced remote work for employees....more

Growing Fears May Equal Growing Efforts to Unionize

Growing employee health and safety concerns could give rise to a wave of union organizing activity in the coming months. Over the past 20 years, union membership has declined significantly and despite efforts to increase...more

It's Never Too Early to Have a Plan

As Iowa contemplates the eventual reopening of businesses and employers start thinking about bringing back employees, it is critical for employers to have a plan in place before starting the process of returning employees to...more

Options for COVID-19 Reduced Work

Employers are facing unexpected layoffs and uncertainty as a result of COVID-19. As businesses evaluate the options available, one consideration can be Iowa’s Voluntary Shared Work Program (VSW)....more

Bargaining Obligations when Acquiring a Unionized Business

When a business acquires the assets of a unionized facility there are very few options for continuing operations of the business with the same employees without assuming the obligation to bargain with the union. Once the...more

You have Your Ship, and Now You Need Your Crew, How to get Your 'Ship' Together

Starting a business is not always simple. Being an employer carries with it a number of obligations and it is important to know the ropes prior to even hiring your first employee. Below is a condensed HR checklist that...more

Issues in Interviewing: The Right Way to the "One"

The candidate interview is one of the most vital components in the hiring process. Accordingly, it involves the most forethought and planning. As an employer, you will interview a whole host of applicants to find the...more

An HR Checklist for New Employers: You have Your Ship, and Now You Need Your Crew; How to Get Your 'Ship' Together

Starting a business is not always simple. Being an employer carries with it a number of obligations and it is important to know the ropes prior to even hiring your first employee. Below is a condensed HR checklist that...more

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