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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Signs Bills Changing Workers Comp, Minimum Wage

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Signs Bills Changing Workers Comp, Minimum Wage

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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed two bills into law that have been priorities for Iowa businesses. The first revamps the state’s worker’s compensation system.
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The second bill nullifies minimum wage increases approved by supervisors in four Iowa counties.
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The minimum wage “preemption” took effect immediately. It means the minimum wage is seven-dollars-and-25 cents an hour statewide.
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The new standards for how workers who get injured on the job are treated take effect July 1st
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