Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 85.55 (2026)

Franchisor-franchisee relationship

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1. For purposes of this section, “franchisee” and “franchisor” mean the same as defined in section 523H.1.

2. For purposes of chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter, and chapter 87, a franchisor shall not be considered to be an employer of a franchisee or of an employee of a franchisee unless any of the following conditions apply:

a. The franchisor has agreed in writing to be considered to be the employer of the franchisee or of the employees of the franchisee.

b. The franchisor has been found by the workers’ compensation commissioner to have exercised a type or degree of control over the franchisee or the franchisee’s employees that is not customarily exercised by a franchisor for the purpose of protecting the franchisor’s trademarks and brand. 2019 Acts, ch 21, §1, 6; 2021 Acts, ch 76, §18; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §1746 \n

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1962–1994 · leading case: Aluminum Co. of Am. v. Quinones, 522 N.W.2d 63 (Iowa 1994).

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Aluminum Co. of Am. v. Quinones, 522 N.W.2d 63 (Iowa 1994). · cites it 26× “This case presents our first opportunity to interpret the statutory waiver provision of Iowa Code section 85.55 (1991). We must determine what effect a statutory waiver of benefits has on a workers’ compensation benefit claim and what is required to revoke a waiver.”

Harrison v. Ray Keller & United States Fid. & Guar. Co., 117 N.W.2d 477 (Iowa 1962). · cites it 2× “Section 85.55 provides: “No employee * * * to whom this chapter applies, shall have power to waive any of the provisions of this chapter in regard to the amount of compensation which may be payable to such employee * * It is the well established rule in this state that the…”

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