Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-1.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 875-1.3 - Description of the division

General authority for the division is set forth in Iowa Code chapter 91. The labor commissioner is the executive head of the division and is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The division also includes employees under the supervision of the commissioner, the elevator safety board, and the boiler and pressure vessel board.

(1) The function of the division is to administer and enforce the following:

a. Bidder preference in government construction contracts as set forth in Iowa Code section 73A.21;

b. Collection of payments owed to the workers' compensation second injury fund as set forth in Iowa Code section 85.68;

c. The occupational safety and health program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 88;

d. The amusement ride safety program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 88A;

e. The asbestos removal and encapsulation program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 88B;

f. The boiler and unfired steam pressure vessel program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 89;

g. The conveyance safety program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 89A;

h. The hazardous chemicals risks right to know program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 89B;

i. The boxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 90A;

j. The wage payment collection program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 91A;

k. The construction contractor registration and bonding program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 91C;

l. The minimum wage program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 91D;

m. The employment of non-English speaking employees program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 91E;

n. The child labor program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 92; and

o. The employment agency licensing program as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 94A.

(2) The telephone number for the division is (515)242-5870. The division's office is located at 150 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. The division's website is www.iowadivisionoflabor.gov.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-1.3

Amended by IAB August 28, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 5, effective 10/2/2019

Amended by IAB April 8, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 21, effective 5/13/2020