statutory right privilege in Iowa

2019In Jasper, we acknowledged that “our wrongful-discharge cases that have found a violation of public policy can generally be aligned into four categories of statutorily protected activities,” which include “exercising a statutory right or privilege,” such as the right to file a workers’ compensation claim or pursue unemployment benefits, and reporting the employer’s illegal or publically harmful activities. 764 N.W.2d at 762 ; see Vanessa F. Kuhlmann-Macro, Note, 21Under Iowa law, the elements of a wrongful discharge in violation of public policy tort are (1) existence of a clearly defined publ

2019In Jasper , we acknowledged that "our wrongful-discharge cases that have found a violation of public policy can generally be aligned into four categories of statutorily protected activities," which include "exercising a statutory right or privilege," such as the right to file a workers' compensation claim or pursue unemployment *751 benefits, and reporting the employer's illegal or publically harmful activities. 764 N.W.2d at 762 ; see Vanessa F. Kuhlmann-Macro, Note, Blowing the Whistle on the Employment At-Will Doctrine , 41 Drake L.

2017See Meier, 641 N.W.2d at 537 .

2017See Meier, 641 N.W.2d at 537 .

2009Dist., 584 N.W.2d 296, 300 (Iowa 1998) (intending to report child abuse); (2) refusing to commit an unlawful act, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (refusal to commit perjury); Borschel v. City of Perry, 512 N.W.2d 565, 567 (Iowa 1994) (referring to refusal “to commit an unlawful act” as one basis for wrongful-discharge claim); (3) performing a statutory obligation, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (testifying truthfully); and (4) reporting a statutory violation, see Harvey v. Care Initiatives, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 681, 685-86 (Iowa 2001) (recognizing employee, but not independent contractor, right to fi

2009Dist., 584 N.W.2d 296, 300 (Iowa 1998) (intending to report child abuse); (2) refusing to commit an unlawful act, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (refusal to commit perjury); Borschel v. City of Perry, 512 N.W.2d 565, 567 (Iowa 1994) (referring to refusal “to commit an unlawful act” as one basis for wrongful-discharge claim); (3) performing a statutory obligation, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (testifying truthfully); and (4) reporting a statutory violation, see Harvey v. Care Initiatives, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 681, 685-86 (Iowa 2001) (recognizing employee, but not independent contractor, right to fi

2009In fact, consistent with other states, our wrongful-discharge cases that have found a violation of public policy can generally be aligned into four categories of statutorily protected activities: (1) exercising a statutory right or privilege, Springer, 429 N.W.2d at 559 (right to file workers’ compensation claim); Lara, 512 N.W.2d at 782 (right to pursue unemployment benefits); Teachout v. Forest City Cmty. Sch.

2009In fact, consistent with other states, our wrongful-discharge cases that have found a violation of public policy can generally be aligned into four categories of statutorily protected activities: (1) exercising a statutory right or privilege, Springer, 429 N.W.2d at 559 (right to file workers’ compensation claim); Lara, 512 N.W.2d at 782 (right to pursue unemployment benefits); Teachout v. Forest City Cmty. Sch.

2009Dist., 584 N.W.2d 296, 300 (Iowa 1998) (intending to report child abuse); (2) refusing to commit an unlawful act, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (refusal to commit perjury); Borschel v. City of Perry, 512 N.W.2d 565, 567 (Iowa 1994) (referring to refusal “to commit an unlawful act” as one basis for wrongful-discharge claim); (3) performing a statutory obligation, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (testifying truthfully); and (4) reporting a statutory violation, see Harvey v. Care Initiatives, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 681, 685-86 (Iowa 2001) (recognizing employee, but not independent contractor, right to fi

2009Dist., 584 N.W.2d 296, 300 (Iowa 1998) (intending to report child abuse); (2) refusing to commit an unlawful act, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (refusal to commit perjury); Borschel v. City of Perry, 512 N.W.2d 565, 567 (Iowa 1994) (referring to refusal “to commit an unlawful act” as one basis for wrongful-discharge claim); (3) performing a statutory obligation, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (testifying truthfully); and (4) reporting a statutory violation, see Harvey v. Care Initiatives, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 681 , 685–86 (Iowa 2001) (recognizing employee, but not independent contractor, right to f

2009Dist., 584 N.W.2d 296, 300 (Iowa 1998) (intending to report child abuse); (2) refusing to commit an unlawful act, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (refusal to commit perjury); Borschel v. City of Perry, 512 N.W.2d 565, 567 (Iowa 1994) (referring to refusal “to commit an unlawful act” as one basis for wrongful-discharge claim); (3) performing a statutory obligation, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (testifying truthfully); and (4) reporting a statutory violation, see Harvey v. Care Initiatives, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 681, 685-86 (Iowa 2001) (recognizing employee, but not independent contractor, right to fi

2009Dist., 584 N.W.2d 296, 300 (Iowa 1998) (intending to report child abuse); (2) refusing to commit an unlawful act, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (refusal to commit perjury); Borschel v. City of Perry, 512 N.W.2d 565, 567 (Iowa 1994) (referring to refusal “to commit an unlawful act” as one basis for wrongful-discharge claim); (3) performing a statutory obligation, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (testifying truthfully); and (4) reporting a statutory violation, see Harvey v. Care Initiatives, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 681 , 685–86 (Iowa 2001) (recognizing employee, but not independent contractor, right to f

2009In fact, consistent with other states, our wrongful-discharge cases that have found a violation of public policy can generally be aligned into four categories of statutorily protected activities: (1) exercising a statutory right or privilege, Springer, 429 N.W.2d at 559 (right to file workers’ compensation claim); Lara, 512 N.W.2d at 782 (right to pursue unemployment benefits); Teachout v. Forest City Cmty. Sch.

2009In fact, consistent with other states, our wrongful-discharge cases that have found a violation of public policy can generally be aligned into four categories of statutorily protected activities: (1) exercising a statutory right or privilege, Springer, 429 N.W.2d at 559 (right to file workers’ compensation claim); Lara, 512 N.W.2d at 782 (right to pursue unemployment benefits); Teachout v. Forest City Cmty. Sch.

2009Dist., 584 N.W.2d 296, 300 (Iowa 1998) (intending to report child abuse); (2) refusing to commit an unlawful act, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (refusal to commit perjury); Borschel v. City of Perry, 512 N.W.2d 565, 567 (Iowa 1994) (referring to refusal “to commit an unlawful act” as one basis for wrongful-discharge claim); (3) performing a statutory obligation, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (testifying truthfully); and (4) reporting a statutory violation, see Harvey v. Care Initiatives, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 681, 685-86 (Iowa 2001) (recognizing employee, but not independent contractor, right to fi

2009Dist., 584 N.W.2d 296, 300 (Iowa 1998) (intending to report child abuse); (2) refusing to commit an unlawful act, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (refusal to commit perjury); Borschel v. City of Perry, 512 N.W.2d 565, 567 (Iowa 1994) (referring to refusal “to commit an unlawful act” as one basis for wrongful-discharge claim); (3) performing a statutory obligation, Fitzgerald, 613 N.W.2d at 286 (testifying truthfully); and (4) reporting a statutory violation, see Harvey v. Care Initiatives, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 681 , 685–86 (Iowa 2001) (recognizing employee, but not independent contractor, right to f

2011Though difficult to define, we have stated the concept of public policy “generally captures the communal conscience and common sense of our state in matters of public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.” Id. at 761 ; accord Thompto, 871 F.Supp. at 1117 (recognizing public policy consists of matters that are fundamental to citizens’ social rights, duties, and responsibilities).