This bill establishes a new wage and hour division within the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. It amends existing law to include this division alongside other divisions such as the administrative hearings division and labor services division. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the wage and hour division, which include administering state laws related to wage payment collection, minimum wage, and child labor, as specified in Code chapters 91A, 91D, and 92.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the wage and hour division investigate reported violations of the laws it oversees and engage in enforcement activities against violators. It emphasizes that the division should prioritize its investigations and enforcement actions over referring complaints to the federal Department of Labor or relying on it to enforce similar federal laws. This approach aims to strengthen state-level enforcement of labor laws and ensure compliance within Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10A.106, 10A.202