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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: (888) 251-2722
Fax: (515) 282-0477 |
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The personal injury, car accidents, employment law, wrongful death, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries and product liability claims and settlement attorneys at the Duff Law Firm P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, and Des Moines counties.
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Employment Law
Employment Law Frequently Asked Questions
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II. Federal Regulations
There are many federal laws governing employment relationships, and their restrictions and applications differ. Please refer to this quick reference guide for an overview of federal employment law:
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Prevents discrimination against older workers (40+ years old), or the exclusion of older workers from benefits such as health insurance.
- Does not prohibit the preferential treatment of older employees.
- Only applies to employers with 20 or more employees.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Prohibits workplace discrimination against disabled persons, if those persons can perform their jobs without unreasonable accomodations.
- Defines disability as an impairment (either physical or mental) that limits or prevents major activities such as work.
Fair Labor Standards Act
- Determines the breaks and work hours an employer is required to provide.
- Governs overtime and other federal salary requirements.
Family and Medical Leave Act
- Requires employers to allow employees a leave of absence (up to twelve weeks) for qualified medical purposes.
- Protects the employee’s position during the leave.
- Requires employees to work for the last twelve months, for at least 1,250 hours, prior to the leave in order to qualify.
Title VII
- Prohibits hiring discrimination based on race, religion, skin color, sex, or national origin.
- Only applies to employers with 15 or more employees.
DISCLAIMER: The information you obtain at our firm web site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. It is recommended that you should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
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If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an Iowa employment law attorney, representing clients in Sioux City, Iowa at the Duff Law Firm. Give us a call at (888) 251-0477.
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| Des Moines, Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa in personal injury, car accidents, employment law, wrongful death, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries and product liability. Lawyers at the Duff Law Firm P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington
, and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Marion, Winneshiek, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties. |
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