Month: October 2017

In May 2017, Iowa’s new Medical Cannabidiol Act made it legal to use cannabis to treat certain debilitating medical conditions. Many conditions that are covered under the Act, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, and HIV/AIDS, can be managed and treated for many years; as a result, many regular users of medical marijuana will likely remain in the workplace. If an employee…

In case the unthinkable happens and a loved one dies as a result of a work injury, the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage provides benefits to survivors under Iowa law. While nothing can fully compensate you for your loss, these benefits can help you pay some of the unexpected expenses and help with the additional financial burdens you may face.…