If an Iowa employee is injured while on a temporary work assignment in another state, which state's benefits will apply?

In the case of an Iowa employee who is injured while on a temporary work assignment in another state, the benefits that apply will typically be those of Iowa. This is primarily because the employee is considered to be under the jurisdiction of Iowa workers' compensation laws, which cover injuries that occur in the course of employment, regardless of where the injury happens.

Iowa workers' compensation laws provide for coverage to employees who are temporarily assigned to work out of state. The key principle here is that the employee's home state laws apply to their employment relationship, particularly if the assignment is of a temporary nature and the employee retains their connection to Iowa. As a result, Iowa will be responsible for providing the necessary benefits related to the workplace injury, including medical coverage and potentially compensation for lost wages.

In other states, the individual regulations may vary, and typically, benefits would not apply unless specifically stipulated in the contract of work or if the employee was a resident of that state. Therefore, since the question does not indicate any changes to the employee's permanent employment status or residency, the correct conclusion is that the employee remains under the protection of Iowa's workers' compensation system.