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Iowa Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Who Are Liable Employers?
  A: A liable employer is an employing unit that is required to report wages and pay unemployment insurance taxes to the Unemployment Insurance Division. To view the … More
• Q: How Do I Apply For An Iowa Unemployment Account?
  A: Complete and submit Report to Determine Liability (Application for Account). If you have questions about completing this form which the instructions do not answer, … More
• Q: How Do I Report The Wages I Paid To My Employees?
  A: You must submit Employers Contribution and Payroll Report (Quarterly Reporting Form). Click here for Instructions for Employer's Contribution & Payroll Report. … More
• Q: How Are Employer Accounts Charged For Benefits Paid?
  A: Benefit Charges are charges to an employer's account for tax rate computation purposes that represent benefit payments made to former employees. The most recent … More
• Q: Where Can I Obtain Additional Information On Unemployment Insurance Taxes?
  A: If you have additional questions, call: Adjustment Unit, IWD Tax Bureau 1­800­562­4692 (statewide) 281­6875 (Des Moines area) … More
• Q: Is A Work Permit Required For Employment Of A Minor?
  A: A work permit applies to minors ages 14 or 15 years old for most jobs in Iowa. Youth ages 10 through 15 must have work permits to deliver newspapers or shoppers, or … More
• Q: Are Certain Occupations Prohibited For Minors?
  A: Yes. Please refer to Iowa Teens ­ Easy To Hire for detailed information on restricted and prohibited occupations. For more information, please contact: State … More
• Q: What Posters Must An Employer Display?
  A: Employers are required by state and federal laws to display certain posters prominently in the workplace. The required listing is available at: … More
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Iowa?
  A: The current minimum wage for the state of Iowa is $7.25 per hour. The Iowa minimum wage is automatically replaced with the Federal minimum wage rate if it is higher … More
• Q: How Do I Know If I Am Eligible To Receive Unemployment Benefits?
  A: The basic eligibility requirements are as follows: Be totally or partially unemployment; Have lost your job through no fault of your own; Be able and available for … More

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