Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Iowa

Re: What constitutes single (no family) discrimination?

"at will" employers may hire, fire or reduce hours on a very general "rational basis" standard. they may do such for good cause or no cause, but they may NOT do so for "bad cause" (which is typically unlawful discrimination against a protected class of persons). so, unless there is some protected "discriminatory" motive behind what your employer has done, they are not liable for their actions form the facts you have given so far, especially if there is no company policy preventing such conduct. if you would like further assistance, contact us today.

Re: What constitutes single (no family) discrimination?

I thought it appropriate that you hear from an Iowa lawyer. Although I respect the opinions of my colleagues in other places it is a long trip to the office for a consultation.

Iowa is a right to work state. You can be let go for any cause, good cause or no cause, unless you have a contract of employment or an employee handbook that can be construed as a contract of employment, or terminated for some unlawful reason.

As you're still employed that does not seem applicable.

In addition, your associate's relative lack of performance is not germane to your situation.

In this particular case you are wondering whether you can dispute the change in working conditions that you have experienced and the short answer is no, unless the company has asked you do something unsafe or illegal.