Iowa HF2456 mandates that employers of persons with disabilities must pay them at least the federal minimum wage, effective July 1, 2027.

Iowa HF2456 establishes that employers of persons with disabilities must pay them at least the federal minimum wage, effective July 1, 2027. The bill directs the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to inform employers about this requirement. It also declares that competitive and integrated employment should be the first option for persons with disabilities seeking work. This policy applies to all state agencies and their programs. The bill does not require employers to give preference to hiring persons with disabilities.

Iowa HF2456 mandates that employers of persons with disabilities must pay them at least the federal minimum wage, effective July 1, 2027.

Iowa HF2456 establishes that employers of persons with disabilities must pay them at least the federal minimum wage, effective July 1, 2027. The bill directs the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to inform employers about this requirement. It also declares that competitive and integrated employment should be the first option for persons with disabilities seeking work. This policy applies to all state agencies and their programs. The bill does not require employers to give preference to hiring persons with disabilities.