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Edward J. Keane |
Sioux City Employment Law AttorneyExperienced Sioux City Employment Lawyer Representing Employees Across the RegionEmployment law has been a rapidly developing area of the law in the past 10 to 15 years. Most states, including Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota have adopted at-will employment. The doctrine of at-will employment provides, generally, that an employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. There are a number of exceptions to at-will employment. For example, an employer is not allowed to discriminate against an employee on the basis of:
An employer cannot legally retaliate against an employee for asserting a legal right, such as filing a workers' compensation claim or reporting OSHA violations. Sioux City lawyer Edward J. Keane represents workers who have been unlawfully terminated. Contact his Iowa law office today. There are many other federal laws designed to protect the rights of employees. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) obligates employers with 50 or more employees to allow employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a new child, an ill family member, or for an employee's own illness. The FMLA mandates that employers must allow employees to work at the same position or a similar position upon their return from leave. Another federal law that protects the rights of employees is the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA bars discrimination against qualified employees with disabilities. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act bars sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment can take on a number of forms. One form of sexual harassment is called hostile environment sexual harassment. A hostile environment can refer to a workplace where employees make frequent sexually suggestive comments or jokes, or where co-workers regularly use sexually derogatory terms. Another form of sexual harassment is when a supervisor or manager offers a raise, promotion or some benefit in exchange for sexual favors. This form of harassment is referred to as quid pro quo harassment. In any case involving wrongful termination or sexual harassment, possible damages may include back pay, front pay, compensation for emotional distress and attorney fees. If you are wondering whether your rights as an employee have been violated, contact attorney Ed Keane for a free initial consultation to discuss your case. Edward J. Keane Fights For Justice For YouThe first step toward the justice, and the financial compensation you deserve, is a phone call to this toll-free number from wherever you are in Iowa, Nebraska or South Dakota: 888-501-5628. Contact the Keane law office today and start benefiting from Mr. Keane's legal representation. |