Vacation
In Iowa, there is no state or federal law that requires employers to provide paid or unpaid vacation leave to their employees, although many organizations do.
Sick leave
In Iowa, there is no state or federal law that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees, although some organizations do. Can an employer deny sick time in Iowa? Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid sick leave per year, provided they: Have worked for the same employer for at least 12 months Work in a location where at least 50 people are employed by the company within a 75-mile radius
Parental and maternity leave
Under the FMLA, employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid maternity or paternity leave. Some organizations opt to pay a reduced salary during this period. Under state law, employees are also entitled to eight weeks’ unpaid parental leave, provided the company has at least four employees.
Bereavement leave
Employers are not legally required to provide bereavement leave to their employees, although most organizations offer unpaid leave.
Jury duty
Employees must report for jury duty if summoned (unless exempt). Jurors are typically “on call” for two weeks. Do employers have to pay for jury duty in Iowa? No. Private sector employers are not required to pay employees on jury service, but they must provide unpaid leave, and cannot penalize or terminate an employee on jury duty. Many employers provide paid leave as a benefit.
Military leave
Under federal law, employers must grant unpaid leave to employees who are members of the military or the National Guard for military duty or training. These employees have the right to take time off for their military obligations, and employers are prohibited from discriminating against them based on their military service.