Iowa Administrative Code

conducted by the agency, including vendor appeals. However, 7—Chapter 2506 does not apply to the extent that a contested case being addressed by the agency is governed by 20 CFR Part 683, Subpart F, as amended to May 4, 2026; 29 CFR Parts 29 and 30 as amended to May 4, 2026; 34 C…

proceedings brought pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 96. [ARC 0120D, IAB 3/4/26, effective 4/8/26]

exceptions: 1. Written responses to motions may be filed within five days after the motion is served. 2. Motions pertaining to the hearing must be filed and served at least five days prior to the hearing date. [ARC 0120D, IAB 3/4/26, effective 4/8/26]

481—10.16(10A,17A), with the exception that requests for a prehearing conference must be filed within three days prior to hearing. [ARC 0120D, IAB 3/4/26, effective 4/8/26]

481—10.14(10A,17A) and Iowa Code section 17A.13, with the exception that subpoena requests must be filed within three days prior to hearing. [ARC 0120D, IAB 3/4/26, effective 4/8/26]

with the exception of the additional following subrules: 26.13(1) The presiding officer shall begin each hearing with a brief statement identifying the parties and issues, outlining the history of the case, advising the parties of their appeal rights and announcing what matters, …

17A.14. [ARC 0120D, IAB 3/4/26, effective 4/8/26]

26.15(1) The presiding officer shall electronically record all evidentiary hearings, prehearing conferences and hearings on motions, all of which constitute a part of the record of the contested case. A party may, at its own expense, also record any hearing electronically or by c…

26.16(1) The presiding officer shall issue a written, signed decision as soon as practicable after the closing of the record in a contested case. Each decision shall: a. Set forth the issues, the appeal rights, a concise history of the case, the findings of essential facts, the r…

administrative procedure Act and that are used in these rules shall have the same meaning as provided by such laws. In addition, the following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Contested c…

26.3(1) An unemployment benefits contested case must be filed by a party within ten calendar days from the date noted on the initial determination. The appeal must be in writing and delivered by mail, by email, online, or in person to the department of inspections, appeals, and l…

26.4(1) An appeal from a decision of the tax bureau of the department concerning employer status and liability, assessments, contribution (tax) rate, successorship, workers’ status, and all questions regarding coverage of a worker or group of workers must be filed by a party no l…

26.5(1) Notices of hearing shall be sent to all parties at their last-known address at least ten days in advance of the hearing date by first-class mail, email, or other electronic means. Notices of hearing shall contain the information required by Iowa Code section 17A.12(2) and…

making of any decision in a contested case in accordance with provisions outlined in rule 481—10.9(17A). [ARC 0120D, IAB 3/4/26, effective 4/8/26]

26.7(1) An appeal may be withdrawn at any time prior to the issuance of a decision upon the request of the appellant and with the approval of a presiding officer. Requests for withdrawal may be made in writing or orally, provided the oral request is recorded by a presiding office…

26.8(1) Discovery procedures applicable to civil actions are available to all parties in interest in contested cases. 26.8(2) Unless otherwise limited by a protective order, discovery is not limited. Upon application by any adversely affected party or upon the presiding officer’s…

481—10.23(17A). [ARC 0120D, IAB 3/4/26, effective 4/8/26]

“Agency.” In lieu of the words “(official or body issuing these rules)”, insert “the Department of Workforce Development”. “Person” means an individual, corporation, governmental entity, estate, trust, partnership, association, or any other legal entity. “Personally identifiable …

3.10(1) Defined. “Routine use” means the disclosure of a record without the consent of the subject, for a purpose that is compatible with the purpose for which the record was collected. It includes disclosures required to be made by statute other than the public records law, Iowa…

3.11(1) The subject of a confidential record may file a written request to review a confidential record about that person as provided in rule 871—3.6(22,84A). However, the agency will not release the following records to the subject: a. The identity of a person providing informat…

3.12(1) Open records. Agency records are open for public inspection and copying unless otherwise provided by law or rule. 3.12(2) Confidential records. The following records may be withheld from public inspection. Records are listed by category, according to the legal basis for w…

personally identifiable information that is collected, maintained, and retrieved by the agency by personal identifier in record systems as defined in rule 871—3.1(22,84A). For each record system, this rule describes the legal authority for the collection of that information, the …

1. Require the agency to index or retrieve records that contain information about persons by that person’s name or other personal identifier. 2. Make available to the general public records that would otherwise not be available under the public records law, Iowa Code chapter 22. …

3.3(1) Location of record. In lieu of the words “(insert agency head)”, insert “director”. Also, in lieu of the words “(insert agency name and address)”, insert “Department of Workforce Development, 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319”. 3.3(2) Office hours. In lieu of …

871—3.3(22,84A)”. [ARC 8690C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

records. In lieu of the words “(designate office)”, insert “the Department of Workforce Development, 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319”. [ARC 8690C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

parentheses around “(and, where applicable, the time period during which the record may be disclosed)”. [ARC 8690C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

3.9(1) An open record is routinely disclosed without the consent of the subject. 3.9(2) To the extent allowed by law, disclosure of a confidential record may occur without the consent of the subject. Following are instances where disclosure, if lawful, will generally occur withou…

department of workforce development at 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. A petition is deemed filed when it is received by that office. The agency should provide the petitioner with a file- stamped copy of the petition if the petitioner provides the agency an extra …

agency may request a brief from the petitioner or from any other person concerning the substance of the petition. [ARC 8691C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

Director, Department of Workforce Development, 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. [ARC 8691C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

4.4(1) Within 14 days after the filing of a petition, the agency should submit a copy of the petition and any accompanying brief to the administrative rules coordinator and to the administrative rules review committee. Upon request by the petitioner in the petition, the agency sh…

“CFR” means Code of Federal Regulations. “Chief elected official” means designated representative of the units of local government joining through a 28E agreement, pursuant to Section 107(c)(1)(B) of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), for the purpose of …

49.1(1) Mission. The employment and training services division’s work is to provide reemployment services to Iowa job seekers and employers through various federal and state workforce programs. 49.1(2) Operation and administration. Divisions are under the direction of a division …

process for all complaints and grievances filed by participants and other interested persons affected by the statewide WIOA Title I programs is accessible on the Iowa workforce development website. [ARC 9863C, IAB 12/24/25, effective 1/28/26] These rules are intended to implement…

declaratory order as to the applicability to specified circumstances of a statute, rule, or order within the primary jurisdiction of the department of workforce development at 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. If the petition deals with a statute within the express …

declaratory order contains the date of its issuance, the name of petitioner and all intervenors, the specific statutes, rules, policies, decisions, or orders involved, the particular facts upon which it is based, and the reasons for its conclusion. A declaratory order is effectiv…

order are mailed promptly to the original petitioner and all intervenors. [ARC 8692C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

as a final order issued in a contested case proceeding. It is binding on the department of workforce development, the petitioner, and any intervenors who consent to be bound and is applicable only in circumstances where the relevant facts and the law involved are indistinguishabl…

agency should give notice of the petition to all persons not served by the petitioner pursuant to rule

5.3(1) Persons who qualify under any applicable provision of law as an intervenor and who file a petition for intervention within 20 days of the filing of a petition for declaratory order are allowed to intervene in a proceeding for a declaratory order. 5.3(2) Any person who file…

The department of workforce development may request a brief from the petitioner, any intervenor, or any other person concerning the questions raised. [ARC 8692C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

to Director, Department of Workforce Development, 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. [ARC 8692C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25] 871—5.6(17A) Service and filing of petitions and other papers. 5.6(1) When service required. Ex…

other persons. [ARC 8692C, IAB 12/25/24, effective 1/29/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

schedules a brief and informal meeting between the original petitioner, all intervenors and a member of the staff of the department of workforce development to discuss the questions raised. The agency may solicit comments from any person on the questions raised, and any person ma…

5.8(1) After receipt of a petition or a declaratory order, the director of the department of workforce development or designee takes action on the petition as required by Iowa Code section 17A.9(5). 5.8(2) The date an order is issued or refused is defined in rule 871—72.2(17A,96)…

5.9(1) The department of workforce development will not issue a declaratory order where prohibited by Iowa Code section 17A.9(1) and may refuse to issue a declaratory order on some or all questions raised for the following reasons: a. The petition does not substantially comply wi…

under the Iowa industrial new jobs training Act and the operation of the program is provided in Iowa Code section 260E.7. [ARC 9565C, IAB 9/17/25, effective 10/22/25]

62.10(1) Monitoring system. Each community college will establish a monitoring system that includes, at a minimum, a review of the business’s compliance with the Act, these rules and the training agreement. 62.10(2) Annual review. Monitoring will be conducted by the community col…

sale of certificates within 30 days of receipt of proceeds from a sale of certificates to the department to defray administrative costs. [ARC 9565C, IAB 9/17/25, effective 10/22/25]