§ Iowa Code § 49.109Employees entitled to time to vote

49.109 Employees entitled to time to vote.
Any person entitled to vote at an election in this state who does not have two consecutive
hours in the period between the time of the opening and the time of the closing of the polls
during which the person is not required to be present at work for an employer, is entitled to
such time off from work time to vote as will in addition to the person’s nonworking time total
two consecutive hours during the time the polls are open. Application by any employee for
such absence shall be made individually and in writing prior to the date of the election, and
the employer shall designate the period of time to be taken. The employee is not liable to
any penalty nor shall any deduction be made from the person’s regular salary or wages on
account of such absence.