Iowa FMLA Guidelines For Employers
Iowa FMLA And Leave Law Guidelines And Requirements
The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that applies to employer organizations with 50 or more employees for 20 or more workweeks in the current or previous calendar year.
The Family & Medical Leave Act does not take the place of other sources of leave, including Iowa's FMLA and other state leave laws. To the extent an organization subject to the FMLA is also subject to a state leave law, it must comply with both the FMLA and the state leave law.
The challenge in coordinating compliance with federal and state law is that the state leave laws may differ from FMLA law in employee eligibility criteria, as well as the length and type of protection.
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Iowa's FMLA And Other Leave Laws
Like employers in every state, Iowa employers must follow the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave, with the right to reinstatement, for certain reasons.
Iowa law also gives employees the right to take pregnancy disability leave. Specifically, Employers with at least four employees must allow eligible employees to take time off for disability relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. Unless the employee is otherwise entitled to sick leave, disability leave, or other time off, the employer must allow the employee to take leave for the period of time she is unable to work, up to eight weeks.
How To Determine Whether FMLA Guidelines Or State Guidelines Apply In IowaHere are some guidelines if your organization is subject to both FMLA and Iowa leave law:
- If an eligible employee wishes to take a leave that is covered under both the state leave law and the FMLA, then generally the leave can be run concurrently. In other words, it can be counted towards satisfying the requirements under both state and federal law simultaneously
- If an eligible employee wishes to take a leave covered under the FMLA, but not also covered under the state leave law, that leave can only count towards satisfaction of the FMLA requirements. The total amount of leave available under the state law would still be available to that employee
- If an eligible employee wishes to take a leave covered under the state leave law, but not also covered under the FMLA, that leave can only count towards satisfaction of the state leave law. The total amount of leave available under the FMLA (e.g., 12 weeks or 26 weeks) would still be available to the employee
Note: The above is excerpted from our
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More Info On Iowa FMLA Leave Law
For specific information on Iowa's FMLA and other leave laws, contact:
Iowa Department of Labor
150 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-1836
515-725-5619
https://www.iowadivisionoflabor.gov
Disclaimer: This information provided is based on state laws and regulations, and is subject to change. While we make every effort to asure this information is current and accurate, it is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice, and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.