This bill mandates that employers in Iowa provide employees with a minimum of ten days of paid medical leave per calendar year. Medical leave is defined as time off work due to a health condition affecting the employee or their child, parent, or spouse. The bill outlines that payment during this leave should equal the employee's regular earnings, with specific calculations based on their pay period or average earnings over the preceding months. Additionally, employers are permitted to require advance notice for foreseeable leave and may request written documentation from a healthcare provider to confirm the necessity of the leave.

The bill also includes provisions for enforcement, stating that the director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing will oversee compliance, following the guidelines set forth in Code chapter 91A, which addresses civil remedies and penalties. Furthermore, the director is tasked with adopting administrative rules to facilitate the implementation of this new law, which may include additional procedures and definitions as necessary. The bill amends existing law by adding new sections related to paid medical leave and updating the responsibilities of the department regarding labor services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10A.202, 10A.204