Iowa Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Iowa employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
Federal Requirements Only
No
Paid Sick Leave Required
No
Paid Family Leave Program
50+
Employee Threshold
🤒Iowa Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Iowa has no state-mandated paid sick leave law. State preempts local ordinances.
👨👩👧Iowa Paid Family and Medical Leave
No state family leave program. Federal FMLA applies.
📋Other Iowa Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide unpaid leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
Up to 3 hours to vote, but must be paid only if employee would lose wages.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
No specific domestic violence leave law.
⚖️FMLA in Iowa
Federal FMLA applies to employers with 50+ employees.
✅Iowa Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Follow federal FMLA requirements
- ✓Protect employees on jury duty
- ✓Provide voting leave if needed
🔔Recent Changes in Iowa
State preemption of local leave ordinances remains in effect.
🏢Iowa Leave Guides by Industry
📋Iowa Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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