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An Arbitration Decision by Deputy Commisioner on a Workers Compensation Case that needs to be reconsidered what all must I include or what does an appeal of this type consist of?
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
This is governed by Iowa Administrative Code 876-4.27 and 4.28 and 4.30.
Please note there is a short deadline to appeal.
I was tricked into doing work for a small business before they officially made me an employee. Now I'm not getting paid. I'm not sure if I can even do anything since I'm not technically an employee and don't have workers rights. I've racked up about three weeks of full-time work unpaid.
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answered on Sep 25, 2023
You need to call a labor law attorney. I recommend Hedberg Law in Des Moines.
I have been thinking about quitting for quite a while, things that have happened the last few weeks just escalated my decision. The new manager that took over treated me so badly not to mention telling the other employees that she was going to fire me she hadn’t said a single thing to me about... View More 
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answered on Sep 25, 2023
You need to call an attorney who specializes in employment law. I recommend www.employmentlawiowa.com or www.timmerjudkins.com
Tells me a first report can't be filed until I release the er report it's been 4 days and I'm suffering
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
If you are making a work comp claim for these conditions they have a right to see the records to make sure it is work-related. They may ask you to sign a medical release so they can get the records. This is normal procedure and it’s ok to sign a medical release only.
Employees yelling out private information when oneself has not been informed by their employer?
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answered on Jul 25, 2023
It is common for workers’ compensation insurance adjusters to not respond to phone calls and emails. Often times it takes getting an attorney involved to get their attention and then the insurance company also often turns it over to their attorney.
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
If you are missing work due to an authorized treating physician restricting you from work or the employer is unable to accommodate restrictions from the doctor, then you should be paid. If you are taking time off without an authorized doctor's excuse then they do not have to pay you work comp
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