The Employment Appeal Board (EAB) is a review board. We do not hold hearings. We listen to the hearing you had with the Administrative Law Judge, review exhibits in the record, and review written arguments to make our decision. We do not accept new or additional information not provided at the hearing.
The EAB provides timely, independent, and fair review of agency decisions related to employment. EAB decisions are final agency action. Our decisions can be reviewed by the district courts. The three members of the EAB are appointed by the Governor. Each board member represents a different interest: Labor, Management, and the Public.
The EAB’s duties are outlined in Iowa Code section 10A.601. We are currently attached to the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Matters which are subject to review by the Board, include: