Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-24.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 871-24.5 - [Effective 2/12/2025] Mass separation-definition and procedure

(1) A mass separation is a layoff of all or a large number of workers, either permanently, indefinitely, or for a specific duration by one or more employers in the same area, at approximately the same time, and for the same common reason.

a. Special procedures for mass claim filing may be applied by the department, and the procedures may include taking claims at a designated site or utilizing an electronic mass claim entry form.

b. If outside facilities must be obtained for a mass layoff, the order of precedence for obtaining such facilities will be as follows:

(1) Interested employer involved.

(2) Bona fide union representing the workers.

(3) Public facility (e.g., courthouse, city hall).

(2) To enable workforce development centers to make the preliminary arrangements for mass claim taking, the major employers in the area should notify the local office in advance, as soon as they know that a mass separation will take place. The workforce development center will coordinate between the affected parties. This information should include:

a. The number of workers to be separated.

b. The date of separation and, if staggered, the number on each date.

c. Reason for layoff.

d. Its probable duration.

e. If recall is anticipated, the date it will begin and, if staggered, the number to be recalled on each date.

f. If the layoff is for vacation or inventory purposes, the employer shall follow the vacation pay procedure in rule 871-24.12 (96).

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 96.6(1).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-24.5

Amended by IAB August 16, 2017/Volume XL, Number 4, effective 9/20/2017

Adopted by IAB January 8, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 14, effective 2/12/2025