Iowa SF147 amends wage payment collection laws, increasing penalties for employers, extending complaint periods, and clarifying employer.

Iowa SF147 amends the Iowa Wage Payment Collection Law to enhance protections for employees. The bill requires employers to provide detailed statements of employee earnings and deductions. It increases the period for filing complaints for unpaid wages from one year to three years. Employers are now liable for unpaid wages, liquidated damages, court costs, and attorney fees for intentional violations. The bill also mandates employer notification of wage and benefit information and prohibits retaliation against employees or others who engage in protected activities.

Iowa SF147 amends wage payment collection laws, increasing penalties for employers, extending complaint periods, and clarifying employer.

Iowa SF147 amends the Iowa Wage Payment Collection Law to enhance protections for employees. The bill requires employers to provide detailed statements of employee earnings and deductions. It increases the period for filing complaints for unpaid wages from one year to three years. Employers are now liable for unpaid wages, liquidated damages, court costs, and attorney fees for intentional violations. The bill also mandates employer notification of wage and benefit information and prohibits retaliation against employees or others who engage in protected activities.