Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-160.5

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

Rule 875-160.5 - [Effective 2/12/2025] Exemptions

(1) An applicant desiring an exemption may file a written application with the director that shall include:

a. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;

b. The address or location of the work site affected;

c. A description of the operation or type of work site;

d. A listing of the section of the Act or rules to which the exemption would apply;

e. A representation of the impact of compliance on the part of the applicant;

f. A representation of why the exemption would be reasonable;

g. If the applicant is an employer, a description of how employees and non-English speaking employees have been informed of the application and their rights to petition the director for a hearing;

h. If the applicant is an employee or non-English speaking employee, a description of how the employer has been informed of the application and the employer's rights to petition the director for a hearing;

i. A request for a hearing if one is desired; and

j. Any other information the director may request.

(2) At the time the application is received, the director shall promptly provide the applicant with a notice of receipt of application that shall be posted where notices are customarily posted for employees. If the applicant is an employee or non-English speaking employee, the employer shall post the notice when provided to the employer.

(3) If the applicant is an employer, any affected employee or an affected non-English speaking employee may request a hearing. If the applicant is an employee or a non-English speaking employee, the affected employer may request a hearing. Any request for a hearing on the application is made by notifying the director within 14 calendar days of posting the notice.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-160.5

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