Iowa SF2239 establishes a family leave and medical leave insurance program for eligible employees.

Iowa SF2239 creates a family leave and medical leave insurance program, administered by the Department of Workforce Development. Eligible employees can receive paid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons. Employers with ten or more employees must contribute to the program. Employees can receive up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave per year. The program is funded through employee and employer contributions. The director must analyze the program's funding and report to the General Assembly by January 12, 2027.

Iowa SF2239 establishes a family leave and medical leave insurance program for eligible employees.

Iowa SF2239 creates a family leave and medical leave insurance program, administered by the Department of Workforce Development. Eligible employees can receive paid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons. Employers with ten or more employees must contribute to the program. Employees can receive up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave per year. The program is funded through employee and employer contributions. The director must analyze the program's funding and report to the General Assembly by January 12, 2027.