Social media has become a part of everyday life for many people and companies. People tend to share various aspects of their life without thinking much about what they post. This tendency can result in some unexpected consequences. Employers may be interested in...
Most Iowa employers are required to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. However, there are certain instances in which a worker may not be entitled to reimbursement for medical bills and lost wages even if they have been hurt on the job. There...
Member/Partner Jean Dickson recently authored an article for the Iowa Defense Counsel regarding House File 518 - Three Years Later. As a direct result of the 2016 election, the Republican controlled Iowa legislature passed a number of sweeping legislative changes...
In Charles Deutmeyer v. Innovative Ag Services Co., File No. 5066077 (Arb. Dec. March 12, 2020), the Deputy Commissioner found that Claimant failed to prove the accepted work injury caused Claimant’s right shoulder condition and the need for surgical intervention. The...
Your company wants to keep its staff safe because an injured worker is a non-productive worker. In addition to proper training and the right safety protocols, your company will also likely have a workers' compensation policy that covers workers if they get hurt on the...
Congratulations to Attorneys Pete Thill in defending a multiple shoulder injury case where the Claimant was awarded no benefits. In Nelson v. Kraft Heinz Co., File Nos. 5061747/5061748/5067335, the Claimant had a pre-existing condition in the right shoulder....
Attorneys Jean Dickson and Amanda Richards obtain ruling that an Iowa Police Officer receiving benefits under Iowa Code Chapter 411 could not claim benefits under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act.
Employer successful in defending permanency of an accepted work injury claim.
These are the current proposed amendments in the Iowa legislature. They do not reflect the current laws in the State of Iowa under Chapters 85 or 85A. HF86 – Changes to Iowa code section 85.27 Iowa Code section 85.27 currently states that the employer has the right to...
No matter how much care is allocated to making the workplace safe, workplace accidents and injuries can still occur. As an employer, you are aware of this and have taken steps to help better protect the company if and when an employee is harmed during the course of...
