Iowa HF823 allows veterans employed in the state to take unpaid leave for appointments with county commissions of veteran affairs.

Iowa HF823 establishes that veterans employed in the state can take unpaid leave for appointments with county commissions of veteran affairs. Employees must provide written notice to their employer at least five days in advance, though this can be reduced to 24 hours in emergencies. The bill prohibits employers from denying such leave without a good-faith reason or retaliating against employees for taking it. Veterans can file complaints with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights if their employers deny leave or retaliate against them.

Iowa HF823 allows veterans employed in the state to take unpaid leave for appointments with county commissions of veteran affairs.

Iowa HF823 establishes that veterans employed in the state can take unpaid leave for appointments with county commissions of veteran affairs. Employees must provide written notice to their employer at least five days in advance, though this can be reduced to 24 hours in emergencies. The bill prohibits employers from denying such leave without a good-faith reason or retaliating against employees for taking it. Veterans can file complaints with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights if their employers deny leave or retaliate against them.