This bill amends Section 29A.28 of the Iowa Code to clarify the provisions regarding leaves of absence for civil public employees who are members of the military. It specifies that when a civil employee takes a leave of absence for state active duty, national guard duty, federal active duty, or civil air patrol duty for a period of less than thirty days, the leave is only required for the days the employee would normally work. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of eligible leave to include members of the national disaster medical system when activated for federal service.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision stating that each workday, regardless of the number of hours worked, will count as one day when calculating the thirty days of paid leave provided under this section. This change aims to ensure clarity in how leave is accounted for, ensuring that employees are aware of their entitlements without ambiguity. The bill maintains the existing rights of civil employees to take leave without loss of status, efficiency rating, or pay during the first thirty days of military service.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29A.28