DUFF LAW FIRM, P.L.C.
THOMAS J. DUFF

Duff Law Firm, P.L.C.
The Griffin Building
319 Seventh Street, Suite 600
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3826
Telephone: (515) 283-1111
Fax: (515) 282-0477

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Employment Law Frequently Asked Questions

What creates a hostile environment? What is illegal discrimination? My employer has treated me unfairly. My supervisor criticizes me in front of other workers, embarrasses me, shouts at me and loads work on me. I believe I am in a hostile environment. Do I have a case? But it's making me depressed and sick. I cry all the time and when it is time to go to work, I get chest pains. What shall I do? If I file for workers' compensation, my employer will find a reason to fire me. Is there any protection available if I get fired for using workers' compensation benefits?

I just got fired. Many other people did what I did and didn't get fired. Some people did worse things and didn't get fired. It's just not fair. Do I have a case? My supervisor wants me to put false numbers on my records. He says we have to protect the company from the feds. I already did it once, but it made me so upset, I couldn't sleep. Shall I do it again? How long do I have to bring a lawsuit? How can I afford a lawyer?

Illegal discrimination is making a difference in treatment, at least in part, because of race, color, creed, sex, age, place of national origin, or condition of disability or pregnancy.

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