Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Iowa follows Federal FLSA overtime rules with a minimum wage of $7.25/hr. From meatpacking plants in the west to insurance companies in Des Moines and manufacturing in the east, we recover unpaid overtime for Iowa workers.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Iowa's overtime law mirrors federal FLSA: 1.5x pay for hours over 40. The minimum wage is $7.25/hr. We file claims under FLSA for double damages and a 2–3 year lookback.
| Protection | Iowa | Federal (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr | $7.25/hr |
| Overtime Rule | Follows FLSA | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Tipped Wage | $4.35/hr | $2.13/hr |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 Years | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | Unpaid Wages | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Sioux City, Waterloo, Marshalltown: Failing to pay for donning/doffing gear, line sanitation, and mandatory pre-shift meetings at packing plants.
Cedar Rapids & Quad Cities: Assembly workers and machine operators denied overtime through misclassification as salaried "supervisors."
Des Moines: Claims adjusters, IT support, and operations staff misclassified as exempt "professionals" despite performing routine tasks.
Processing, packaging, and transport workers denied overtime under stretched agricultural exemptions that often don't apply.
Nurses and CNAs facing automatic lunch deductions at Iowa hospitals and care facilities despite working through breaks.
Cash payments and straight-time for overtime, especially in wind farm construction and residential building.
Insurance, Finance, & Tech:
Meatpacking & Agriculture:
Manufacturing & Healthcare:
You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA liquidated damages.
Recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (3 if willful).
The employer pays your legal fees if you win.
Iowa overtime claims are filed under Federal FLSA — our specialty. We partner with Iowa counsel to bring specialized wage recovery expertise to workers across the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.
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Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.