Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-34.2

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

Rule 875-34.2 - [Effective 1/29/2025] Investigation

(1) Prior to initiating a contested case proceeding, the director will, in writing, request written information from the complaining employee(s). This request for written information may be omitted for good cause, including urgent circumstances or the possession of sufficient reliable evidence from another source(s).

(2) Prior to initiating a contested case proceeding, the director will, in writing, inform the employer of the nature of the alleged violation(s) and request the employer to provide, within 14 days, a response with relevant information, including information necessary for the to assess penalties. This request for written information may be omitted for good cause, including urgent circumstances or the possession of sufficient reliable evidence from another source(s).

(3) The director may secure evidence or witnesses by administrative subpoena.

(4) The director may, in response to a written complaint, request a warrant to enter a place of employment to inspect records, ask questions, and investigate in relation to possible violations of Iowa Code chapter 91A.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-34.2

Adopted by IAB December 25, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 13, effective 1/29/2025