Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development will contribute to Iowa's economic growth by providing quality customer-driven services that support prosperity, productivity, health and safety for Iowans. Iowa Workforce Development envisions a future where Iowa has safe workplaces, a productive and economically secure workforce, and where Iowans are prepared for an everchanging future.
Created in Partnership with the Iowa Workforce Development Board.
Business Resource Guide
Iowa Workforce Development 1000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 T: 515-281-5387 T: 800-562-4692 TTY: 515-281-4748 or 800-831-1399 www.iowaworkforce.org
www.iowaworkforce.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. 70-9033 (05/05)
Business Resources at Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
Smart Workforce Solutions
Iowa Workforce Center Services IWD’s 70+ field offices provide a number of business services to employers of all sizes. Contact your local office for further details. IowaWorkForce.org/centers/files/offices.htm Alien Labor Certification Employment Issues Workshops & Events Hiring Individuals with a Disability Job Fair Information New Iowan Centers Online Job Orders Program Navigators Reduction in Workforce Assistance Testing and Assessment of Applicants IowaWorkForce.org/centers/alc/index.html IowaWorkForce.org/calendar/ IowaWorkForce.org/access/ IowaWorkForce.org/jobfair.asp IowaWorkForce.org/centers/newiowan/index.html IowaWorks.org/job/contact.asp IowaWorkForce.org/access/navigators.htm IowaWorkForce.org/advantage/ IowaWorks.org/assessment.htm
Additional Resources For additional business resource information, access the following information. Employers’ Council of Iowa State of Iowa Directory Iowa Legislature Iowa Department of Education Iowa Department of Elder Affairs Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa Department of Economic Development • Business License Information IowaLifeChanging.com/business/blic/ • Financial Assistance IowaLifeChanging.com/business/financial_assistance.html • Iowa Tax Advantages IowaLifeChanging.com/business/tax_advantages.html • Venture Network of Iowa IowaLifeChanging.com/business/vni.html Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance State.IA.US/tax/ • Iowa w-4 Form State.IA.US/tax/forms/44019.pdf • Sales Tax Rate Look Up IDRF.State.IA.US/salestaxlookup/ • Iowa Tax Permits IDRF.State.IA.US/CBA/start.asp IRS—Federal IRS.gov/businesses/index.html • Employer ID Numbers IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1635.pdf • Federal I-9 USCIS.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-9.htm • Ordering Federal Forms IRS.gov/formspubs/index.html IowaWorkForce.org/eci/ www.Iowa.gov Legis.State.IA.US State.IA.US/educate/ State.IA.US/government/dea/ IowaDNR.com/ IowaLifeChanging.com
Business Tax Credits For hiring hard-to-place applicants IowaWorks.org/credits.htm
Employees Affected by Military Activation and Deployment IowaWorks.org/deployment.htm
Administrative Rules IowaWorkForce.org/adminrules/ or contact 515-281-0209 or dan.anderson@iwd.state.ia.us
www.iowaworkforce.org
Unemployment Insurance Division The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Division coordinates all UI activities for both employers and employees. IowaWorkForce.org/ui/ or 800-972-2024. Unemployment Insurance employers’ questions at 515-281-5339 • General Questions IowaWorkForce.org/ui/uiemployers.htm • Iowa Employment Security Law IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/70-50104.pdf • Contested Cases & Appeals Process IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/70-501704.pdf • Notice of Separation or Refusal to Work Form IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/60-0154.pdf Unemployment Insurance Tax at 800-972-2024 • Forms & Publications List IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/aux2stawrs.htm • Report to Determine Liability IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/60-0126.pdf • Quarterly Reporting Form IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/65-5300.pdf • Quarterly Reporting Form – First Time Filer IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/70-5026-04.pdf • Notice of Change Form IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/60-0111.pdf • Wage Adjustment IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/68-006104.pdf • Multiple Worksite Report IowaWorkForce.org/ui/stawrs/mwr_ia.pdf Unemployment Rates & Statistics at 515-281-8182 • Contribution Rate Table IowaWorkForce.org/ui/uitable.htm • Unemployment Rate Information IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/pressrelease/ Required State & Federal Postings IowaWorks.org/reqposters.htm
Regulatory Information Labor Services IowaWorkForce.org/labor/index.html Workers’ Compensation IowaWorkForce.org/wc/index.html Unemployment Insurance IowaWorkForce.org/ui/index.html WARN Act IowaWorkForce.org/centers/warn/index.html Regulatory Assistance Coordinator Network IowaWorkForce.org/mra.htm
Community Workforce Research & Development Laborshed Workforce Analysis IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/labsur/index.html Contact Laborshed.Studies@iwd.state.ia.us or 515-281-4896. Employer Benefits Survey Contact Laborshed.Studies@iwd.state.ia.us or 515-281-7307.
Labor Market Information For additional LMI information, contact Lmi.Iwd@iwd.state.ia.us or 515-281-6642. IowaWorkForce.org/files/prevailing.htm or 515-281-8197. Affirmative Action Data Book IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/publications/affirm/index.html or 515-281-5116. Iowa Job Outlook IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/occupations/outlook/index.html or 515-242-5862. Iowa Trends IowaWorkForce.org/trends/index.html or 515-281-8515. Iowa WorkNet IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/publications/worknet/index.html or 515-281-8182. Employment Dynamics (LED) IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/empstat/ledindex.html or 515-281-8185. Iowa Wage Survey IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/publications/wage/index.html or 515-281-5867. Employment & Wages Census IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/empstat/coveredemp.html Regional Profiles IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/publications/regionprofiles/index.html Unemployment Rate IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/laborforce/#counties Today & Tomorrow IowaWorkForce.org/lmi/publications/iwtt.pdf Alien Labor Prevailing Wage
Labor Services Division The Labor Services Division regulates a number of programs designed to protect the safety, health and economic security of Iowans. IowaWorkForce.org/labor/ Amusement Inspection at 515-281-5415 • Amusement Operating Permits IowaWorkForce.org/labor/amusement.htm Asbestos Information at 515-281-6768 • Application for Permit IowaWorkForce.org/labor/309_6504.pdf • Application for License IowaWorkForce.org/labor/309_2068_01_.pdf Boiler Inspections at 515-281-3647 • Special Inspector Commission IowaWorkForce.org/labor/BoiltrSpInsAp.pdf Child Labor at 515-242-5869 • Hiring Child Labor IowaWorkForce.org/labor/childlabor.htm • Federal & State Comparison IowaWorkForce.org/labor/childlabor.pdf Contractor Registration at 515-242-5869 • Registration Application IowaWorkForce.org/labor/60_0126Lab.pdf • Bond for Out-of-State IowaWorkForce.org/labor/blankprojbond2001.pdf Elevator Inspections at 515-281-5415 • Installation or alterations IowaWorkForce.org/labor/images/309_6119.pdf • Cable Safety Test Form IowaWorkForce.org/labor/images/309_6017.pdf • Hydraulic Safety Test Form IowaWorkForce.org/labor/images/309_6457.pdf • Special Elevator Inspection IowaWorkForce.org/laborCOMMISSIONAPPLICATION.pdf • Escalator & Moving Sidewalk Incident Report IowaWorkForce.org/labor/accident.pdf Hazardous Chemicals at 515-281-5151 • Tier II Emergency & Hazardous Chemical Form IowaWorkForce.org/labor/68_0689.pdf Iowa OSHA General Information at 515-242-5870 • Fatality & Catastrophe Reporting Requirements IowaWorkForce.org/labor/fatality.htm • Iowa OSHA Law IowaWorkForce.org/labor/iosh/88.htm • Field Inspection Reference Manual IowaWorkForce.org/labor/iosh/firm.pdf • Reporting Requirements IowaWorkForce.org/labor/iosh/consultation/reporting.pdf
Iowa OSHA Consultation at 515-281-7629 • Request for 10-Hour Training IowaWorkForce.org/labor/iosh/consultation/trainingrequest.pdf • Request for On-Site Visit IowaWorkForce.org/labor/iosh/consultation/sitevisit.pdf • Safety Video List IowaWorkForce.org/labor/iosh/consultation/videocatalog101304.pdf Iowa OSHA Inspections & Industrial Hygiene at 515-281-8066 • Reference Materials IowaWorkForce.org/labor/iosh/links.htm Minimum Wage, Rules & Exceptions at 515-242-5869 • Iowa Statute Legis.state.ia.us/IACODE/2003/91D/1.html Wages & Hours Rules at 515-281-5337 • Wage, Payment & Collection Administrative Rules Legis.state.ia.us/Rules/2003/iac/875/87535/87535.pdf Required State & Federal Postings IowaWorks.org/reqposters.htm
Workers’ Compensation Division The Workers’ Compensation Division handles cases and claims arising from employees who are injured on the job. IowaWorkForce.org/wc/ or 515-281-5387. Compensation Hearings IowaWorkForce.org/wc/hearingschedule.htm • Hearing Report & Order IowaWorkForce.org/wc/forms/14-0047.pdf • Workers’ Comp. File Copies IowaWorkForce.org/wc/forms/14-0083.pdf Compliance Requirements IowaWorkForce.org/wc/compliance/compliance.htm • Compliance Handbook IowaWorkForce.org/wc/compliance/compliancehandbook.htm Reporting Requirements IowaWorkForce.org/wc/compliance/reportingreq.htm • Escalator Incident Report IowaWorkForce.org/labor/accident.pdf • Employer First Report Form IowaWorkForce.org/wc/forms/14-0001.pdf • Employer First Report Inst. IowaWorkForce.org/wc/forms/froinstructions.pdf • OSHA Illness & Injury Log OSHA.gov/pls/publications/pubindex.list#300 All Forms & Publications IowaWorkForce.org/wc/publications.htm