Iowa Attorneys for Wronged Employees
Since most people need to have a job — preferably a steady job — and employers are the ones who have those jobs to offer, employers have a lot of power in workplace relationships. Employees do, however, have specific rights under both Iowa and federal law.
If you believe your rights at work have been violated, a knowledgeable employment lawyer can help you determine what legal and practical options you have for enforcing those rights. To learn more, contact us at Lynch, Greenleaf & Michael, L.L.P., in Iowa City.
Helping Workers Stand Up for Themselves
While many aspects of the employment relationship are left up to private contract, employees do have legal rights that cannot be taken or given away. Our experienced employment law attorneys help employees assert their rights in circumstances such as the following:
- Employment discrimination: If an employer has discriminated against you based on your race, religion, gender, disability or other protected status, your civil rights have been violated, and you may have legal options.
- Wage and hour disputes: Most employees are legally entitled to be paid a minimum wage and time-and-a-half overtime. Even if you are salaried or considered an independent contractor by your employer, you may still have these rights.
- Family and medical leave: The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives employees the right to take unpaid leave for certain medical and childrearing purposes and return to their jobs afterward.
- Wage collection actions: If your employer hasn't paid you the wages you have earned within a relatively short amount of time, you have a legal right to pursue collection of your pay.
- Employment contract disputes: An employment contract can be written, oral or a combination of both. If your employer has violated your employment agreement, we can help you understand and pursue your legal remedies
Employees' rights issues can be difficult to classify. If you are involved in a dispute with your employer and are unsure whether you have any legal rights you can enforce, we can help you determine whether you have a case.
Advising Employers on Their Legal Options
Our attorneys also counsel employers on employment law matters. Many legal violations are unintentional, especially when employers are not aware of the limits on their ability to make agreements with their workers. If you are an employer concerned about any aspect of employees' rights law, don't hesitate to contact us.
