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Despite Iowa loosening requirements in state code, most employers are still subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, federal officials say.
The department reaffirmed its opposition to a new Iowa law expanding youth employment, saying certain provisions are "inconsistent" with federal child labor law.
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Statehouse Republicans who passed the bill say the federal labor department is working off old information or misunderstanding the legislation.
The child labor legislation awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature does not comply with federal law, according to a letter from U.S. Department of Labor employees. Seven Democratic state senators sent