July Is the New January – 2025 (Iowa)
States and cities are as busy as ever passing new workplace regulations throughout the calendar year. Here is our mid-year report summarizing the notable labor and employment laws that take effect from roughly July through October. Iowa Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Iowa HB 248 (HB26) Employment Policies Requires employers to treat employees who adopt a child the same as biological parents for purposes of employment policies, benefits, and protections. 7/1/2025 Iowa SB 377 Employment Classification Prohibits the consideration of the deployment, implementation, or use of a motor carrier safety improvement when determining a person's employment status. 7/1/2025 Iowa SB 418 (HB583) Gender Identity Defines “sex,” “female,” “male,” and related terms; removes gender identity from protected classifications. 7/1/2025 Iowa HB 767 (SB 110) Drug Testing Provides that notification of a positive drug test may be given in person or sent electronic...