Iowa Code § 256.150

Current through March 29, 2024
Section 256.150 - Immunities
1. A person shall not be civilly liable as a result of the person's acts, omissions, or decisions that are reasonable and in good faith as a member of the board or as an employee or agent in connection with the person's duties.
2. A person shall not be civilly liable as a result of filing a report or complaint with the board or for the disclosure to the board or its agents or employees, whether or not pursuant to a subpoena of records, documents, testimony, or other forms of information in connection with proceedings of the board. However, such immunity from civil liability shall not apply if such an act is done with malice.
3. A person shall not be dismissed from employment or discriminated against by an employer for doing any of the following:
a. Filing a complaint with the board.
b. Participating as a member, agent, or employee of the board.
c. Presenting testimony or other evidence to the board.
4. An employer who violates this section shall be liable to a person aggrieved by such violation for actual and punitive damages plus reasonable attorney fees.

Iowa Code § 256.150

2011 Acts, ch 37, § 1 2023 Acts, ch 19, § 2603

Renumbered from §272.6 2023 Iowa, ch 19, s 2603, eff. 7/1/2023.
2011 Acts, ch 37, §1

Section transferred from §272.6 in Code 2024 pursuant to directive in 2023 Acts, ch 19, §2603