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Ask AFSCME's Attorney: What to do when an employee has been injured at work

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ASK AFSCME's Attorney: MEDICAL CARE UNDER THE IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT

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Ask AFSCME's Attorney: FML AND LIGHT DUTY WORK

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Ask AFSCME's Attorney: Workers' Compensation

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Ask Attorney Mark Hedberg: Know What to Expect with Unemployment

What can a person expect from unemployment compensation? To receive the benefit, a person must be able to work, available for work and actively seeking work. However, a person does not need to accept a job offer, Work can be refused as unsuitable for such reasons as lower wages, terms and conditions of employment and geographical location.

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