Iowa HF170 requires railroad corporations to provide employees with leave to attend their child's school-sponsored activities.

Iowa HF170 mandates that railroad corporations allow employees to take leave for school-sponsored activities of their children. Employees must request leave at least 14 days in advance, except in emergencies. The corporation may require documentation of the activity. Leave cannot be taken on federal holidays. Corporations must provide at least four occurrences of leave per academic year, with the option to grant paid or unpaid leave. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees for taking such leave.

Iowa HF170 requires railroad corporations to provide employees with leave to attend their child's school-sponsored activities.

Iowa HF170 mandates that railroad corporations allow employees to take leave for school-sponsored activities of their children. Employees must request leave at least 14 days in advance, except in emergencies. The corporation may require documentation of the activity. Leave cannot be taken on federal holidays. Corporations must provide at least four occurrences of leave per academic year, with the option to grant paid or unpaid leave. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees for taking such leave.