Bill > HF349

This bill increases Iowa's state minimum hourly wage from $7.25 to $13.50, effective July 1, 2025. The legislation amends existing wage laws by removing references to older minimum wage rates and updating the state's wage standards. Specifically, it eliminates the previous tiered wage structure and strikes language related to employees working for less than 90 days, ensuring that all employees will be entitled to the new $13.50 hourly minimum wage. The bill aligns the state's minimum wage with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, requiring employers to pay workers either the state minimum wage or the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. This change represents a significant increase in the minimum wage for Iowa workers, potentially improving income levels for low-wage employees across the state.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF349