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
2/15/2022
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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
6/28/2016
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EIN ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Form I-9 ,
FUTA ,
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IRS ,
New Hires ,
Payroll Records ,
Posting Requirements ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
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Withholding Requirements ,
Workplace Safety