After a conciliation agreement has been reached between the parties. After a notice of public hearing has been served by the Commission. More than two years have passed since a case has been closed administratively. In the area of Employment, if you have 4 or more employees, your business comes under the Iowa Civil Rights Act. It is best to put your request in writing.
Pregnancy is considered a temporary disability.
Pregnant employees are entitled to the same benefits as other temporarily disabled employees. The Iowa Civil Rights Act requires that employers provide up to eight weeks of leave for their employees who are disabled by their pregnancy. Harassing conduct is a form of discrimination. Harassment is behavior which has the effect of humiliating, intimidating, or coercing someone through personal attack. It is behavior that will make someone uncomfortable or embarrassed, and cause emotional distress.