Renwick Discrimination Lawyer, Iowa

... First, she contends the district court erred by refusing to give a "pretext" instruction, ie, an instruction stating the jury may infer discrimination if it does not believe the employer's proffered reasons for the termination. ... A. Pregnancy Discrimination. ...

... She sued, arguing the school district's decision violated the Iowa Civil Rights Act's prohibition on age discrimination. ... Weddum argued the school district's early retirement plan amounted to overt and arbitrary age discrimination. ...

... In addition, Baker contends the court erred in failing to rule as a matter of law that the City's ordinances exceed its home rule powers in two particulars: (1) the prohibition of discrimination by small employers; and (2) the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of marital status. ...