Iowa HF538 establishes policy for competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities and prohibits paying them less than the minimum.
Iowa HF538 declares that competitive and integrated employment should be the preferred option for persons with disabilities. It applies this policy to all state agencies and their programs. The bill prohibits employers from paying employees with disabilities less than the minimum wage, effective July 1, 2026. The department of inspections, appeals, and licensing will inform employers about this prohibition. The bill also defines "integrated setting" and "competitive employment.
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