Category Employment & Labor (6)

New Health Plan Option Designed for Groups of Small Employers

Throughout 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor took steps to make it easier for small businesses to offer competitive health and retirement benefits to their employees. Association Health Plans (AHPs) will provide an innovative option for small firms to band together for health and retirement plan offerings. BrownWinick has been monitoring these... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2019 "Best Law Firms" List

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The ninth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2018. Firms included in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More

Time Off Policies

Amanda Jansen, an employment law attorney at BrownWinick, was quoted in an article titled, "Time Off Policies," in the April 20, 2018 online edition of the IowaBusinessJournals.com. Read More

Allergic to Work?

According to the Mayo Clinic, allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance or to a food that does not cause a reaction in most people. “Allergy symptoms depend on the substance involved and can affect the airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. In... Read More

New Federal Law Requires Most Employers Take Action

On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, which became immediately effective. This law expands protections for trade secrets and gives trade secret owners access to federal court in cases involving misappropriation. It also requires inclusion of notice about whistleblower immunity in any... Read More

Developing Effective Employee Handbooks

Beth Coonan, an employment attorney at BrownWinick, was a guest on the Insight on Business and Newshour Radio Show. Beth spoke with Michael Libbie on the importance of a well-written employee handbook. Read More