There are some exemptions from overtime that are available to car and truck dealers but not to motorcycle dealers. (Don’t ask us why.) Auto and truck dealers have overtime exemptions for salespeople, parts department workers, and technicians. Motorcycle …
The wage-hour law prohibits you from deducting money owed by an employee from the employee’s wages unless the employee has agreed in writing. The deduction must be for something that accrues to the benefit of the employee. If …
The following information is for those employers who wish to perform pre-employment drug testing. This is not adequate information to lawfully perform drug testing on current employees. Employers may conduct drug tests of prospective employees almost without limitation …
The state of Iowa declared all indoor workplaces except casino gaming floors to be No Smoking Zones effective July 1, 2008. Iowa’s Smoke Free Air Act law is complex and has several exceptions and gray areas. However, those …
This section (or a revision written by your attorney) is absolutely required for an employer who has 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius. It is the law and it is required to be in any employee …
Since its enactment in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has provided employees at covered employers with job-protected leave for qualified family and medical reasons—but the law can be confusing for both employers and employees. Who …
If employees do not have two consecutive hours in which to vote outside of their scheduled work hours, you must allow them to take time to vote. Under Iowa law, it is a misdemeanor for an employer to …
Iowa Criminal Records Available From the Division of Criminal Investigation You can obtain the criminal record of a prospective employee from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. There is a fee. You ought to have an employment application …
Below is a sample harassment policy for your employee manual. Sexual and Other Harassment Prohibited Our company is committed to keeping our working environment free from discrimination or harassment and we have a strict policy prohibiting it. Any …
Many dealerships employ minors (defined as children under 18 years of age) in a variety of job capacities. A number of state and federal labor laws tell Iowa employers what minors can and cannot legally do as part …
An employer doing business in Iowa who hires or rehires an employee must remit the Centralized Employee Registry Reporting form to the Iowa Department of Human Services (IDHS) within 15 days of the hire or rehire date of the employee …