Summary of Iowa Employment Law and Labor Law Changes 2022

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The video discusses changes to Iowa's employment and labor laws that will take effect in 2022. Under the new laws, employees will be entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a work week, and breaks for meals will be governed by federal rules.

• 00:00:00 In Iowa, there are no state laws that protect employees from being paid less than minimum wage for overtime hours worked, but the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does apply. The FLSA states that employers must pay employees one and a half hours for all hours worked over 40 in a work week, regardless of whether the employee is exempt from the FLSA. Additionally, Iowa does not have any laws that grant employees 16 years of age or older a break for meals, but the federal rules apply.