Oskvig and Yant Present on Progressive Discipline at IAMU's Inaugural HR Conference
Attorneys Kay Oskvig and Jasmine Yant presented "Progressive Discipline: Municipal Utilities" on August 13, 2026, at the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities' first-ever HR Conference in Ankeny, Iowa.
About the presentation
The interactive session gave utility HR staff and supervisors practical tools for handling employee discipline, from a first conversation through termination.
Topics covered
• The basics of progressive discipline and how Iowa's at-will employment rules apply
• How collective bargaining agreements can change or lock in disciplinary steps
• Real workplace scenarios, including safety violations, time card issues, and misuse of email
• How to structure a disciplinary conversation, covering what went wrong, what needs to change, what's expected, and any consequences
• Documentation best practices and Iowa's open records requirements for municipal personnel files
• When and how to use a performance improvement plan
• Steps for handling a termination properly, including security and pay considerations
About IAMU
The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities represents more than 750 municipal electric, gas, water, and broadband utilities across the state. Founded in 1947, IAMU provides training, legislative representation, and support services to its member utilities. Learn more at their website.
For more information
Contact Kay Oskvig at 515-288-6041.
