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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The federal minimum wage provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Many states also have minimum wage laws. In cases where an employee is subject to both the state and federal minimum wage laws, the employee is entitled to the higher of the two minimum wages.
The minimum wage for Iowa is $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2008.
This minimum wage does not apply to employees who have not yet completed 90 days of employment with an employer. These employees will need to be paid $6.35 per hour as of January 1, 2008.
State
Contact
Iowa Workforce Development Iowa Division of Labor Services
Regulations
Code of Iowa (2001)
91D.1 Minimum wage requirements — exceptions
Federal
Contact
The Department of Labor is the federal agency that monitors hours worked.
Regulations
U.S. labor regulations for minimum wage can be found in CFR 29 Part 531 and FLSA.