Iowa HF465 prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who disclose information to the general assembly.

Iowa HF465 establishes protections for employees who disclose information to the general assembly. The bill prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against employees who, in good faith, reasonably believe the information evidences a violation of law or rule, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. Employers cannot require employees to inform them of such disclosures. Employees can seek civil remedies, including reinstatement, back pay, and damages, if they face retaliation.

Iowa HF465 prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who disclose information to the general assembly.

Iowa HF465 establishes protections for employees who disclose information to the general assembly. The bill prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against employees who, in good faith, reasonably believe the information evidences a violation of law or rule, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. Employers cannot require employees to inform them of such disclosures. Employees can seek civil remedies, including reinstatement, back pay, and damages, if they face retaliation.