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IA HF611
IA HF611A bill for an act providing for increased wage rates for required work on certain holidays and making penalties and remedies applicable.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill provides that an employer who requires an employee to work on holidays specified in the bill shall pay the employee for such work performed on such day a rate of one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed. This provision is enforced pursuant to Code chapter 91A, which provides for enforcement by the director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, which may include recovery of damages and civil penalties.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new requirements for employers regarding holiday wage rates, mandating that workers who are required to work on specific holidays must be paid at a rate of 1.5 times their regular hourly wage. The bill defines the covered holidays as: legal public holidays (as defined in section 1C.1), paid holidays (as described in section 1C.2, subsection 1), federal holidays observed by the United States Postal Service, and banking holidays observed by the Federal Reserve. The legislation would be enforced under Chapter 91A of the state code, which allows the director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to pursue recovery of damages and impose civil penalties for non-compliance. This bill aims to provide additional compensation for employees who are required to work during traditionally recognized holidays, potentially offering financial protection and recognition for workers who cannot take time off during these days.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (12)
Jerome Amos (D)*,
Sean Bagniewski (D)*,
Timi Brown-Powers (D)*,
Jeff Cooling (D)*,
Ken Croken (D)*,
Daniel Gosa (D)*,
Rob Johnson (D)*,
Brian Meyer (D)*,
Sami Scheetz (D)*,
Megan Srinivas (D)*,
Aime Wichtendahl (D)*,
Elizabeth Wilson (D)*,
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 439. (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF611 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF611.html |
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