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Iowa ADA + employment hiring law
Iowa Civil Rights Act, Iowa Code § 216. Enforced by Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Iowa Civil Rights Act is codified at Iowa Code § 216.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)
Agency website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/
ICRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
4+ employees under Iowa Code § 216.2(7).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Iowa case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Iowa-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Iowa?
Iowa Civil Rights Act, codified at Iowa Code § 216. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Iowa?
Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC). ICRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Iowa?
4+ employees under Iowa Code § 216.2(7).
How does Iowa interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Iowa employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. ICRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Iowa statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Iowa Code § 216. Agency: Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) at https://icrc.iowa.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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