Iowa Employment Law Insights

Transitioning to a Permanent Remote Workforce

August 5, 2020

United States: Whether to save money on office space leasing or to reduce the risk of disease transmission, many companies are evaluating their options to move to remote work. Before jumping in, there are a few employment law notes to consider.

Job Service Fact-Finding Interviews

July 27, 2020

United States: The first step for an employer contesting a former employee's unemployment claim is a fact-finding interview. Keep these tips in mind as you respond to IWD's call.

Travel Policies, Payroll, and Leave - COVID-19 Questions That Just Won't Go Away

July 21, 2020

United States: Ongoing questions from employers about how to safely and compliantly operate their businesses during the pandemic.

Retirement Plan Amendments During COVID-19

July 9, 2020

Untied States: Employers may reduce or eliminate retirement plan contributions in the face of COVID-19 economic struggles, but should they?

Growing Fears May Equal Growing Efforts to Unionize

May 28, 2020

United States: Growing employee health and safety concerns could give rise to a wave of union organizing activity in the coming months.

FSA and Health Insurance Mid-Year Changes Allowed

May 14, 2020

United States: Earlier this week, the IRS released new guidance allowing certain mid-year election change events under an employer's cafeteria plan in calendar year 2020 for group health plan coverage, health flexible spending accounts, and dependent care assistance programs.