The actions of employees can put their employers in a bad light, and that presents HR with a problem. If the employer chooses to fire an employee who engages in off-duty conduct that goes against the employer’s values, will there be legal trouble? Possibly, according to attorneys focusing on employment matters, but a dismissal can be safe depending on the circumstances.

In a related move just ahead of disclosure of the proposed amendments to the fiduciary rule, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on August 3 released another set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the final fiduciary rule that became applicable on June 9.

A recent decision from the Iowa Court of Appeals should cause Iowa employers to hit pause on routine decisions relating to workers' compensation claimants. The decision, Vetter v. Iowa Department of Natural Resources, effectively dismantled the definition of "disability" for disability discrimination claims.