Unpaid Work Violation Iowa

Summary

Employers in Iowa must pay for all hours worked. Not paying for time worked is considered wage theft. Report violations to Iowas Division of Labor.

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I am * and when I walked into work they told me I don’t get to clock in and I have to go straight to work unpaid because I was late. Is that ok?
Hello Jeck, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Can you please tell me which country and state you are working in? This is important as labor laws differ by location.
I am in iowa
Hello Jeck,
It seems like your employer may be violating labor laws. In Iowa:
- Employers must pay for all hours worked.
- Not paying for time worked is considered wage theft.
You could report this to Iowa's Division of Labor.
Okay thank you
You're welcome, Jeck. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask, I'm here to help. Remember, it's important to stand up for your rights.