Mass Layoffs, Reductions in Force and Plant Closings: Iowa
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick and Tareen Zafrullah, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Summary
- Iowa has its own Worker Adjustment and Notification Act, and this statute is more inclusive than the federal version, imposing additional requirements on Iowa employers. See Iowa WARN Act.
- A covered employer that violates the Iowa WARN Act's notice requirements may be subject to daily fines. See Penalties and Enforcement.