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Division of Labor Services

 

Posters/Forms

 

New Iowa Minimum Wage Poster

 

Claim For Wages Form and Cover Letter

 

Steps In Wage Claim Process

 

Employer Response  Form

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 Additional Information

 

Direct Deposit and Pay Stub Information (PDF)

 

Wage Payment Collection Statute 91A as amended by

House File 367

 

Minimum Wage Statute 91D

as amended by

House File 1

 

Wage Payment Collection Administrative Rules

 

U.S. Department of Labor

 

Elaws Advisors help you understand your rights and responsibilities under the employment laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

Wage Payment Collection and Minimum Wage 

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IOWA’S NEW MINIMUM WAGE LAW

On January 25, 2007, Governor Chet Culver signed legislation increasing the Iowa minimum wage. Effective April 1, 2007, the required Iowa minimum wage will increase from $5.15 per hour to $6.20 per hour. On January 1, 2008, it will increase to $7.25 per hour.

Information about the New Iowa Minimum Wage is available here in an understandable question and answer format.

Employers may also download a free copy of the Iowa Minimum Wage Law poster at: www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/minwage.pdf and a Spanish version at: http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/70-8036Spanish.pdf.

State law requires the payment of wages and benefits due under a company policy or contract.  If your employer is paying you less or not providing all the benefits outlined in the policy or contract you may download the claim form, fill in appropriate information and forward it to the Division of Labor.  You may also file in District Court on your own behalf or seek assistance from a private attorney.  In some instances it is also beneficial to file with the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Office.

The Iowa Division of Labor processes claims relating to unpaid wages, vacation pay, unpaid expenses, unauthorized deductions, minimum wage, etc. If a case cannot be settled or mediated, we may file suit against the employer for wages, liquidated damages, court costs and attorney fees. 

  • Our office does not accept claims for wages after one year from the date the wages became due and payable.
  • Our office does not accept claims for wages if the amount owed you exceeds $5,000.
  • Our office does not accept claims for wages if your work was not performed in Iowa.


Frequently Asked Workplace Wage Questions (PDF)
 

 
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