by amandarichards | Nov 22, 2020 | Blog, Employment Law, Firm News And Events, Recent Verdicts/Decision
On November 19, 2020, Attorney Martha Shaff, with assistance from Amanda Richards, obtained summary judgment in the United States District Court in and for the Southern District of Iowa for an employer in a wrongful discharge case. The Plaintiff filed suit alleging...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Aug 27, 2020 | Amanda Richards, COVID-19, Employment Law
As stay-at-home orders are lifted and businesses re-open, employees all across the country are headed back to work. As business resumes, business owners and employers are now forced to navigate a global pandemic’s uncharted waters to balance their business...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 31, 2020 | Employment Law
On April 1, 2020, an important federal law goes into effect to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides new employment leave options and requirements for some private and public sector employers and...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law, Unemployment
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing thousands of employers to close their offices and lay off employees. After these tough, yet necessary decisions employers and their employees must navigate the overwhelming world of unemployment compensation. Generally, unemployment...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law
If you operate a small business in the states of Iowa and Illinois, there are some available relief options that may assist during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the deadlines to apply for these programs are fast approaching. When researching relief programs and...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 18, 2020 | COVID-19, Employment Law, Firm News And Events, Workers' Compensation Defense
The primary objective of Betty, Neuman & McMahon at this time it to ensure that all of our clients, employees, and our larger community are safe and healthy. Relying on information and guidance provided by our local, state, and federal leaders regarding COVID-19...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Civil Litigation, Employment Law
This blog recently discussed common defenses to a workers’ compensation claim. There are many claims that may be made against employers that they need help with which is why they should be familiar with the legal resources and defense options available to them...