Unlawful Workplace Retaliation in Iowa: Protecting Your Rights Navigating the complexities of employment can be challenging, and one of the most concerning issues employees face is workplace retaliation. In Iowa, just as across the United States, laws are in place to protect workers who engage in "protected activities" from adverse actions by their employers. If you believe your employer has taken negative action against you because you exercised your legal rights, understanding Iowa's specific legal framework and knowing your options is crucial. What is Workplace Retaliation Under Iowa Law? At its core, workplace retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee because that employee engaged in a legally protected activity. It's a fundamental tenet of employment law that employees should not be punished for asserting their rights or participating in legal processes. For a retaliation claim to be successful, thre...