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Iowa Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: Iowa Code § 91D.1
Iowa adopts federal FLSA minimum wage ($7.25/hr) and weekly overtime standards (1.5x over 40 hours).
Employee Statutory Rights (IA)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $7.25/hr ($4.35 tipped direct wage).
- ✓ 1.5x regular rate for hours over 40 per workweek.
- ✓ Protection under Iowa Wage Payment Collection Act.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (IA)
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least monthly or on regular paydays.
- § Maintain accurate timecard records.
- § Reimburse tip credit shortfalls.
Iowa Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Iowa for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation Iowa Code § 91D.1, the 2026 minimum wage in Iowa is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Iowa mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Iowa follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Iowa take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Iowa permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $2.90/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $4.35/hr.
Common Iowa Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls.
Illegal paycheck withholdings.
Misclassifying supervisory staff.
Did Your Employer Violate Iowa Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from Iowa Code § 91D.1
Based on Iowa labor code standards (Iowa Code § 91D.1), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Iowa
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & IA Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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