We have been working with industry and professional organizations to provide a free webinar on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on the COVID-19 vaccine that was finalized on November 5, 2021, which applies to employers with 100 or more employees
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What Does the New Iowa Vaccine Waiver Law Do?
Last night the Iowa Legislature passed a bill providing COVID-19 vaccination waivers for employees and unemployment benefits for those who lose their jobs for refusing an employer’s vaccine mandate.
HF 902 was taken up in a special session that was…
Mandated Vaccination under Executive Order 14042: Are Depository Institutions Covered?
On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which was part of his six-point Path Out of the Pandemic Action Plan released that same day.
Executive Order 14042 requires…
Failure to Reappoint Equals Wrongful Discharge?
Mowery’s Teachable Moments for Iowa Counties, Cities, School Districts, Councils, and Boards.
The recent Iowa Court of Appeals ruling in Mowery v. The City of Carter Lake, 19-2014 (Iowa Court of Appeals, filed March 3, 2021) creates significant new…
Don’t Cheat on an Iowa Employer’s Drug or Alcohol Test—You Could Now Go to Jail
At the Dickinson law firm, we have guided many employers through developing policies and procedures regarding employee and job applicant drug and alcohol testing.
This includes private sector drug and alcohol testing under Iowa Code § 730.5, federal FMCSA testing…
Longtime Dickinson Attorneys Joan Fletcher and Jeff Krausman Retire
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen P.C. bids a fond farewell to Shareholder Attorneys Joan Fletcher and Jeff Krausman who retired from the firm on December 31, 2020.
Joan’s practice focused on litigation and employment, with experience in state and federal…
Extension of Emergency FFCRA Leaves Into 2021
Co-authored by Attorney Rachel Soderstrum
Bipartisan, veto-proof legislation was sent to President Trump on December 21, 2020 for a second round of pandemic stimulus, along with the federal budget for FY 2021. Despite last-minute objections from President Trump that…
On Demand: 2020 Employment Webinar Series – Facing the Future Together
Now Available on Demand – our 2020 Employment Law Webinar Series
Focused on Employment Law issues, our Employment Webinar Series with the Dickinson Law Employment & Labor Group first aired on October 27, 28 & 29. Now, it’s available anytime On…
Now Streaming: Beyond Juris Podcast
Dickinson Law is proud to announce that it has launched “Beyond Juris,” Iowa’s first syndicated legal podcast, discussing innovations in the law & the law for innovators.
Co-hosted by Attorneys Grace Bogart and Andrea Rastelli, the podcast will be tackling new…
On Demand: Startup Legal Webinar
All startups begin with an idea. But while you’re focusing on turning your idea into reality, don’t forget about the legal issues that can have a real impact on your new venture.
From founding issues and what type of legal representation you need,…