Intro to Iowa Labor Laws
Get an overview of the Iowa labor laws small businesses should know when hiring, and updates on employment laws that could impact your business.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Iowa is $7.25 per hour, which is the same as the federal minimum wage.
References: Iowa Minimum Wage Law
Minimum Exempt Salary Requirements
Iowa follows the federal minimum exempt requirement of $884 per week or $43,888 per year for most exemptions from minimum wage & overtime.
References: Federal Minimum Exemption Threshold
Meal & Rest Laws
Iowa follows federal requirements and doesn’t have regulations requiring employers to provide meal and rest break periods.
Lactation Accommodation Laws
Iowa follows federal law and doesn’t have state-specific lactation accommodations laws or regulations.
Updates to Iowa Labor Laws
Keep up to date with important changes to state and local employment laws in Iowa.
There are no employment law updates available at this time.
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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