answered on Dec 23, 2019
You should immediately consult with an Iowa attorney who specializes in employment law.
I was hired not knowing I was self contracted. The owner kept saying she would pay me on different dates and when those dates came she made excuses and no payment was recieved. She still hasn't paid me what she owes. There is also another "employee" she has done this to, she owes the... View More 
answered on Nov 7, 2019
It appears that the owner of the company is asserting that you are an independent contractor rather than an employee; there are many factors which determine this. You should immediately contact an Iowa attorney who handles employment / workers’ compensation claims.
Is the former employer required to send me a list of the charges they used in the initial hearing which resulted in the denial ? I was not aware of the information they used against me at this telephone hearing. I will be 65 in April. I showed up to work and was told I was terminated. Eventually... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
You could consider submitting interrogatories and document requests to the employer seeking the information you desire. Those are allowed under the administrative rules that govern contested unemployment benefits appeals. You could also review the administrative rules to determine how you can... View More
I was injuried on July 11th, 2016 while delivering mail. I lost my footing & went to catch myself with my right hand and it slipped and my right arm/hand went above my head and I landed on my chest at the same time. I felt my right shoulder pop and I heard it pop when I landed on it. I'm... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2017
I see no Iowa lawyer has answered your question. That's not surprising since federal law makes it very difficult for lawyers to get paid except on an hourly fee basis. Contingent fees are not allowed and all fees have to be approved, which from a time-management standpoint makes this... View More
My brother, a minor, was injured at work and had to receive stitches. No problem there, but the employers didn't inform any of his family and released him into the care of another minor (unrelated) rather than attempting to call us or EMS. Were they allowed to release a minor into the care of... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2017
Hmmmm.... Interesting question. I would love to know in which industry he was working. Probably a restaurant. No matter. The kid has a workers' compensation claim; I think you know this. But your question goes to notice to the family and if there is a duty to the family, which was breached,... View More
Was told I am a liability, and was being fired. This issues has only been a problem for a few weeks. Back just started getting bad from working and needed to be light duty for 2 weeks while attending the pain clinic to find a solution. Was I rightfully fired?
answered on Sep 15, 2017
The answer will depend upon the specific factual circumstances of your situation. You should schedule a meeting with an employment law attorney.
I have taken another job through a different employer. My current employer is refusing to pay out my accrued vacation time. Is this legal?
answered on Jul 10, 2017
It depends on a few variables. My website includes several articles about PTO payouts upon termination. They might help you decide whether your employer's acting legally.
My boss has recently pulled me from my normal route due to having to make restroom breaks, he had told me I would pull a different trailer but the past couple days has not "had" work for me to do. Is this considered pregnancy discrimination?
answered on Jan 17, 2017
Possibly. More details regarding the employer's basis for both actions would be required to evaluate your situation. If the employer admits that those reasons had anything to do with your pregnancy, the next question is whether the employer was justified in taking the pregnancy-related... View More
My position was 100% commission and I have open sales I haven't been paid.
answered on Aug 8, 2016
Possibly. Commission arrangements can be very tricky when it comes to post-termination payments. More detail would be needed to fully evaluate your situation. You should contact an employment law attorney for a more in-depth discussion.
Her boss wrote me a check and asked me if the issue would be dropped. Her boss also said they would have a meeting with her and get her to stop saying the nasty comments and touching me and she still does both. I feel unsafe and uncomfortable going to work. What else should I do? This is a seasonal... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2016
Since you put the employer on notice of this conduct, yet the conduct's continued, you may have a claim for sexual harassment/hostile work environment against the employer for allowing the harassment to continue after you complained. That claim would be started through your local human rights... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2016
If you work 17.5 hours, you have to be paid for that. However, if you are told to only work 13.5 and you are working 17.5, then that could be a problem for you as you are not following your employer's instructions.
I am on h1B. I am planning to open a C-Corp with a friend (XXXXX) who has Citizenship. How do I legalize our partnership and can it be 50%/ 50% basis?
How do we deposit initial capital? Will it be a direct deposit? Can I take a loan to invest in the C-Corp?
How do I get my share?... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2015
You may want to post under immigration.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
I was terminated from a state position in Glenwood, Iowa. I filled grievance, case went to meditation and on to a hearing. The judge awarded reinstatement, backpay, etc. My question is can I also recover what I paid the Attorney?
answered on Jul 24, 2014
This is a question for your attorney. However, if your attorney thought that you could be reimbursed for attorney's fees, he would have requested it.
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