Iowa § 70A.18 - 70A.18 Compensation based on comparable worth.
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§ 70A.18. 70A.18 Compensation based on comparable worth.
It is the policy of this state that a state department, board, commission, or agency shall not discriminate in compensation for work of comparable worth between jobs held predominantly by women and jobs held predominantly by men. “Comparable worth” means the value of work as measured by the composite of the skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions normally required in the performance of work. 83 Acts, ch 170, §1 – 4 CS83, §79.18 C93, §70A.18 Wed Dec 10 22:28:20 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 70A.18 (18, 0)
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What does Iowa Code § 70A.18 cover?
Section 70A.18 ("70A.18 Compensation based on comparable worth.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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