96.5A Refusal of COVID-19 vaccination — no disqualification.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, an individual who is discharged from employment for refusing to receive a vaccination against COVID-19, as defined in section 686D.2, shall not be disqualified for benefits on account of such discharge.
2021 Acts, 2nd Ex, ch 1, §3, 5
Section effective October 29, 2021;
2021 Acts, 2nd Ex, ch 1, §5
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Structure Iowa Code
Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION
Chapter 96 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY — UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
Section 96.1B - Additional definitions.
Section 96.2 - Guide for interpretation.
Section 96.3 - Payment — determination — duration — child support intercept.
Section 96.4 - Required findings.
Section 96.5 - Causes for disqualification.
Section 96.5A - Refusal of COVID-19 vaccination — no disqualification.
Section 96.6 - Filing — determination — appeal.
Section 96.7 - Employer contributions and reimbursements.
Section 96.7A - Appropriations for workforce development field offices.
Section 96.8 - Conditions and requirements.
Section 96.9 - Unemployment compensation fund.
Section 96.10 - Division of job service.
Section 96.11 - Duties, powers, rules — privilege.
Section 96.12 - State employment service.
Section 96.14 - Priority — refunds.
Section 96.15 - Waiver — fees — assignments — penalties.
Section 96.18 - Nonliability of state.
Section 96.20 - Reciprocal benefit arrangements.
Section 96.23 - Base period exclusion.
Section 96.24 - Employer to be notified.
Section 96.25 - Office building.
Section 96.26 - Moneys received.
Section 96.27 - Approval of attorney general.
Section 96.28 - Deposit of funds.
Section 96.29 - Extended benefits.
Section 96.31 - Tax for benefits.
Section 96.32 - Fraud and overpayment personnel.
Section 96.35 - Status report.
Section 96.36 - Franchisor-franchisee relationship.