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Iowa Worker
Misclassification
Misclassification of workers as
“independent contractors” rather than “employees,” is a growing problem in
Iowa and across the nation. The federal Government Accountability Office
reports that the underpayment of Social Security taxes, unemployment and
income taxes in 2006, due to worker misclassification, totaled an estimated
$2.72 billion, nationally...
Iowa Workforce Development Releases Free
Labor/Employment Law Poster
The new “9-in-1” poster, which includes all state and federal required
labor and employment law notices, is now available at no cost to Iowa
employers. The poster includes all current language, including the recently
revised federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
"Iowa Workforce Development provides this all inclusive poster as a
convenience for Iowa employers," indicated Elisabeth Buck, Iowa Workforce
Development Director.
The mandatory Iowa Smoke Free Air Act poster is not included in the
Nine-in-One regulatory poster as the smoke free poster is designed to be
displayed where customers can view the information. Additional information
on the smoking lay and sample signs can be obtained at
www.iowasmokefreeair.gov.
Copies of the poster can be obtained by contacting one of the
55 Iowa
Workforce Development Centers across the state. Contact information is
available at www.iowaworkforce.org.
Iowa's Layoff
Aversion Project
Iowa’s Layoff Aversion Project includes the thought that layoff aversion
involves a “continuum” of strategies and ideas to assist business and
workers as well as communities when responding to a layoff and crisis. Not
only do we want to work with communities to assist businesses in preventing
layoffs but we also want to assist those workers who have been laid off by
shortening the length of time before they start working their next job.
Iowa Regional Innovation
Grants
Regional Innovation Grants (RIGs) are designed to help regions proactively
plan for the future. By getting involved in your local RIG, you can assist
in the strategic growth and planning for your region. RIGs encourage
everyone to participate in creating strategies focusing on developing
infrastructure and talent and investment for their local economy.
Iowa Workforce
Development's Flood 2008 Disaster Recovery Site
This the place to visit for information about Iowa Workforce Development's
services including related resources for Iowa's disaster recovery.
Information is continually updated...
Iowa Career Access Point (ICAP)
An initiative engaging Faith Based and Community Organizations in Iowa
Workforce Development... This is a unique resource that creates portals into
the Iowa Workforce Development One-Stop system for communities that may not
know about our employment services, may be too far away or may not be
comfortable entering a government office building. Each ICAP is located in a
community neighborhood and staffed by volunteers so clients and residents
can feel more at ease.
Iowa
Registered
Apprenticeship Site
The 21st century economy demands a workforce with postsecondary education
credentials and the adaptability to respond immediately to changing economic
and business needs. Registered Apprenticeship is a critical postsecondary
education, training and employment option available in every state in the
country. An Integration Program To Educate, Promote, Train, Target and
Partner...
Iowa Smokefree Air Act Signs
The Iowa Smokefree Air Act goes into effect July 1, 2008. Attached here
is a link to the Department of Public Health’s web site,
http://www.iowasmokefreeair.gov/
that provides a free mandatory “no smoking” sign. Public Health officials
state that the “no smoking” signs must be posted at every entrance to a
public place and place of employment where smoking is not allowed. The web
site also contains helpful “Frequently Asked Questions and Answers” and
other information.
New
Printable Minimum Wage Poster (PDF)
- A Poster for Iowa's New Minimum Wage that went into effect April 1, 2007.
Updated Minimum Wage Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) - Addresses
questions about Iowa's New Minimum Wage Law.
Safe Work For Youth In Construction (PDF)
Information for employers for youth in construction.
Unemployment Insurance Tax
System (UITS)
Iowa Employers can file their quarterly Employer's Contribution & Payroll
Report online. The UITS also features automated calculations such as
computing the taxable wages and contributions due, ePayment options enabling
employers to pay their UI contributions by eCheck, Credit Card or submit a
payment voucher with their paper check, save and return feature for system
re-entry at a later time, and online help that will guide the user through
the filing process. If you have any questions about UITS, please call UITS
Help Desk at (888) 848-7442 (888-UITS4IA) or e-mail .
Employer Web Site For
Child Support
Employers now may go online to
www.iowachildsupport.gov to complete most of their child support
business, including make payments, report newly hired or rehired employees
or contractors, and report employee terminations or absences.
For more information, visit
www.iowachildsupport.gov, e-mail the Iowa Child Support Recovery Unit at
csrue@dhs.state.ia.us or call toll-free (877) 274-2580.
Successful
Interviewing Guide (PDF)
The revised Successful Interviewing Guide provides valuable information on the
application and interviewing process. The Guide was developed by Iowa
Workforce Development with input from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and the
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
USERRA Military Service Poster
U.S. Department of Labor officials released a new poster March 10, 2005, that
they require all employers to post at their worksite. The poster is required
under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA).
Iowa's Business
Assistance Coordinator Network
Iowa's Business Assistance
Coordinator Network works as a unit across the State of Iowa enterprise
to help you effectively identify your compliance needs and requirements.
Our goal is to assist you in compliance requirement needs.
Iowa
WorkNet
A quarterly publication prepared by Iowa Workforce Development's
Workforce Data and Business Development Bureau.
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