Labor & Employment (Child Labor)

HF 2607 exempts employees of certain Amish employers from unemployment insurance eligibility. It applies only to employers who certify (to Iowa's workforce department) that all owners are members of the Old Order Amish church or a similar congregation with sincere religious objections to unemployment insurance, and who agree not to allow employees to claim benefits. Employers must also obtain written employee acknowledgments confirming they understand service won't qualify for benefits and file annual elections with the department. This exemption does not affect compliance with federal unemployment laws or other employment obligations.