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SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES

This resource from Beth Coonan, Ann Kendell, and Megan Moritz at BrownWinick provides insights on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coverage, misclassification issues, investigations best practices, and key considerations related to unemployment benefits. Learn about the FLSA, Iowa Code Chapter 91A, exempt/non-exempt classifications, and more. Discover when to engage an outside investigator and understand the implications of recent amendments to Iowa's unemployment laws. For detailed information and guidance, visit www.brownwinick.com or contact BrownWinick's offices in Des Moines and Pella, Iowa.

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SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES

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  1. SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES Beth Coonan, Ann Kendell, Megan Moritz BrownWinick E-mail: coonan@brownwinick.com kendell@brownwinick.com moritz@brownwinick.com

  2. Fair Labor Standards Act Coverage 1) FLSA 2) Iowa Code Chapter 91A Misclassification 1) Exempt/Non-Exempt 2) Independent Contractor/Employee

  3. Fair Labor Standards Act Withholdings • FLSA • Iowa Code Chapter 91A

  4. Investigations Best Practices • Thorough • Independent/Neutral • Organized • Defined Scope • Documentation

  5. Investigations When do we hire an outside investigator? -History between party and HR Manager that impairs neutrality -Complaint involves HR Manager -Complaint involves C-Suite Executive -Timing/Size of Investigation

  6. Unemployment Effective July 1, 2013, amendment to Iowa Code Section 96.3(7), "Recovery of overpayment of benefits"  If the employer does not participate in the fact-finding interview and later challenges an award of benefits and wins, the business is still responsible for the overpayment to the former employee – the employer's account is no longer credited. 

  7. Unemployment The amendment also indicates that if the employer fails to “adequately” respond to the department’s request for information, this can also result in the employer’s responsibility for an overpayment. 

  8. Questions and Answers

  9. Website: www.brownwinick.com Toll Free Phone Number: 1-888-282-3515 OFFICE LOCATIONS: 666 Grand Avenue, Suite 2000 Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2510 Telephone: (515) 242-2400 Facsimile: (515) 283-0231 616 Franklin Place Pella, Iowa 50219 Telephone: (641) 628-4513 Facsimile: (641) 628-8494 DISCLAIMER: No oral or written statement made by BrownWinick attorneys should be interpreted by the recipient as suggesting a need to obtain legal counsel from BrownWinick or any other firm, nor as suggesting a need to take legal action. Do not attempt to solve individual problems upon the basis of general information provided by any BrownWinick attorney, as slight changes in fact situations may cause a material change in legal result.

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