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For over fifty years, the Sullivan & Ward law firm has represented rural electric cooperatives and generating electric cooperatives in the state of Iowa, as well as several electric cooperatives from across the country. Our attorneys, including John Ward and Michael Joynt, have gained national recognition for their expertise in the area of rural…

Six Questions to Consider Before Firing an Employee

You should consider the following in deciding whether to fire an employee:

1) Do you have documentation of the employee’s poor performance and/or poor behavior? What is in the employee’s personnel file? You should also conduct a thorough investigation of the events in question including the employee’s…

U.S. SUPREME COURT LIMITS WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

A recent United States Supreme Court ruling limits protections for government workers who blow the whistle on official misconduct. New Justice Samuel Alito cast the deciding vote in the 5-4 decision.

Critics have said the ruling silences millions of workers who fear retribution for reporting corrupution or problems with…

How to Hire the Right Attorney for Your Business

There are four professionals that your business will likely need for start-up and beyond.

1) Attorney,
2) Accountant,
3) Insurance Agent, and
4) Banker.

Recently I read article which quoted fitness video guru Billy Blanks as saying he learned how it important it was to hire…

Watch Out for Resume Fraud

Recent news stories show resume fraud presents a big problem for your business. Recently, the Minnesota Vikings Director of Player Personnel was fired for inaccuracies on his resume. Iowa State University has had multiple cases where coaches and faculty have lied on their resumes. Could this happen to you?

Chances…

Are You Drug Testing? Make Sure to Comply with Law

If you are a private Iowa company that drug tests your prospective or current employees it is important that you pay attention Iowa Code section 730.5. This statute sets forth the obligations of private sector employers involving drug testing in Iowa. I have dealt with…

A New York administrative law judge ruled that a city worker cannot be fired for surfing the Web. The judge said surfing the web is equivalent to reading a newspaper or talking on the phone, providing a combination of communication and information that most employees use as frequently in their personal lives as for their…