Title 22, LABOR AND SAFETY

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.115-2026, SEC.14. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.104-2026, SEC.22. Sec. 2. (a) Any assignment of the wages of an employee is valid only if all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The assignment is:…

Sec. 3. (a) All deductions made before July 1, 1988, by an employer from the wages of an employee, at the request of the employee, or without the objection of the employee, provided the amount so deducted was either retained by the employer and credited upon an indebtedness owing…

Sec. 4. (a) If an employer has overpaid an employee, the employer may deduct from the wages of the employee the amount of the overpayment. A deduction by an employer for reimbursement of an overpayment of wages previously made to an employee is not a fine under IC 22-2-8-1 or an …

Sec. 1. In IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Employer" includes the state and any political subdivision, any municipal corporation within the state, any individual or the legal representative of a deceased individual, firm, association, limi…

Sec. 2. (a) For the purpose of complying with IC 22-3-5-1, groups of employers are hereby authorized to form mutual insurance associations or reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges subject to such reasonable conditions and restrictions as may be fixed by the department of insuran…

Sec. 3. Every employer who has complied with the requirements of the provisions of Acts 1915, c.106, or the industrial board or worker's compensation board under that act, which compliance is effective as of May 21, 1929, shall to the same extent be deemed to have complied with t…

Sec. 1. (a) "Employing unit" means any individual or type of organization, including any partnership, limited liability partnership, association, trust, joint venture, estate, limited liability company, joint stock company, insurance company, corporation, whether domestic or fore…

Sec. 2. For the purpose of determining the liability of an employing unit for the payment of contributions and the number of individuals performing services for remuneration, or under any contract of hire, there shall be included all individuals attending an established school, c…

Sec. 3. (a) If two (2) or more related entities, including partnerships, limited liability partnerships, associations, trusts, joint ventures, estates, joint stock companies, limited liability companies, insurance companies, or corporations, or a combination of these entities, co…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commence day labor employment" means the physical act of beginning any employment in which no employment agreement has been executed specifying that the term of the employment is to be more than three (3) working days. As added by P.L.171-2011, S…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-1-2. As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.17.

Sec. 3. An individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age may not commence day labor employment in Indiana unless the individual has completed the individual attestation of employment authorization required under 8 U.S.C. 1324a(b)(2). As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.17.

Sec. 4. If a law enforcement officer or any other entity authorized to enforce the employment laws of Indiana has probable cause to believe that an individual has violated this chapter, the law enforcement officer or entity shall submit a complaint in the form prescribed under 8 …

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) An employee of the United States or a wholly owned corporation of the United States. (2) An: (A) employee; and (B) employer; subject to the federal Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). (3) An employee employed on pro…

Sec. 10. A person that knowingly or intentionally, directly or indirectly, violates section 8 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.

Sec. 11. An individual who is employed by an employer may file a complaint that alleges a violation or threatened violation of this chapter with the attorney general, the department of labor, or the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the individual is employed. Upon rece…

Sec. 12. (a) If an individual suffers an injury: (1) as the result of any act or practice that violates this chapter; or (2) from a threatened violation of this chapter; the individual may bring a civil action. (b) A court may order an award of any or all of the following to an i…

Sec. 13. Sections 8 through 12 of this chapter: (1) apply to a written or oral contract or agreement entered into, modified, renewed, or extended after March 14, 2012; and (2) do not apply to or abrogate a written or oral contract or agreement in effect on March 14, 2012. As adde…

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the extent that it: (1) conflicts with; or (2) is preempted by; federal law. As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. Nothing in this chapter is intended, or should be construed, to change or affect any law concerning collective bargaining or collective bargaining agreements in the building and construction industry other than: (1) a law that permits agreements that would require members…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "employer" means: (1) a person employing at least one (1) individual in Indiana; or (2) an agent of an employer described in subdivision (1). As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "labor organization" means: (1) an organization; (2) an agency; (3) a union; or (4) an employee representation committee; that exists, in whole or in part, to assist employees in negotiating with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wa…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "person" means: (1) an individual; (2) a proprietorship; (3) a partnership; (4) a firm; (5) an association; (6) a corporation; (7) a labor organization; or (8) another legal entity. As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "the state" includes: (1) a board; (2) a branch; (3) a commission; (4) a department; (5) a division; (6) a bureau; (7) a committee; (8) an agency; (9) an institution (including a state educational institution as defined in IC 21-7-13-32); (10) an …

Sec. 8. A person may not require an individual to: (1) become or remain a member of a labor organization; (2) pay dues, fees, assessments, or other charges of any kind or amount to a labor organization; or (3) pay to a charity or third party an amount that is equivalent to or a p…

Sec. 9. A contract, agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, express or implied, between: (1) a labor organization; and (2) an employer; that violates section 8 of this chapter is unlawful and void. As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, and unless otherwise indicated by the context, "person with a disability" means an individual who, by reason of physical or mental defect or infirmity, whether congenital or acquired by accident, injury, or disease, is or may subsequently be t…

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "housing accommodations" means: (1) real property, or part of real property, that is used or occupied, or is intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied, as the home residence or sleeping place of at least one (1) person; or (2) sin…

Sec. 3. All persons with disabilities are entitled to full and equal access, as other members of the public, to all housing accommodations offered for rent, lease, or compensation in Indiana. [Pre-1993 Title 16 Recodification Citation: 16-7-5.5-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.132…

Sec. 4. This chapter does not require a person renting, leasing, or providing for compensation real property to modify the person's property in any way to provide a higher degree of care for a person with a disability than for a person without a disability. [Pre-1993 Title 16 Rec…

Sec. 5. A person renting, leasing, or providing real property for compensation shall not refuse to accept a person with a disability as a tenant due to the fact that the person with a disability has a guide dog that assists the person with a disability in overcoming a particular …

Sec. 6. A person who feels the person's rights under this chapter have been violated may submit a complaint to the civil rights commission under IC 22-9-1-6. The civil rights commission shall determine whether the complaint requires action to be taken under IC 22-9-1-6. [Pre-1993…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. (a) The fire and building services fund is established for the purpose of defraying the personal services, other operating expense, and capital outlay o…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, "credit card" means a bank card, debit card, charge card, prepaid card, or other similar device used for payment. (b) In a…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. (a) The statewide fire and building safety education fund is established to provide money to: (1) local fire and building inspection departments for enr…

Sec. 5. (a) All fire insurance companies licensed to transact business in Indiana shall pay to the treasurer of state before March 2 of each year an amount equal to one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the gross premiums of each company, received on fire risks written in Indiana, af…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. (a) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 setting a fee schedule for the following: (1) Fireworks display permits issued under IC 22-11-14-2. (…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6.5. (a) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to set fees for a permit issued under IC 22-15-5-4(c) if the acceptance inspection of the regulated…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to a nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12) or a school operated by a school corporation (as defined in IC 20-18…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 8. (a) The application fee for a fireworks manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or importer permit issued under IC 22-11-14-5 shall be set by rules adopt…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 0.5. This chapter applies to a regulated boiler and pressure vessel as set forth in rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.141-20…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. Sections 2 through 3 of this chapter do not apply to any regulated boiler or pressure vessel exempted by a rule adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) The department may conduct a program of inspections of regulated boilers and pressure vessels. (b) The department shall do the following: (1) Issue …

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a person who uses a regulated boiler or pressure vessel unless the person has authority to: (1) construct, repair, or maintain the regulated boiler or pressure vessel; or (2) place the regulated boiler or pressure vessel out of service. …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The department shall issue a boiler and pressure vessel inspector license to an applicant who qualifies under this section. (b) To qualify for a lic…

Sec. 1. (a) The state workforce development fund is established to receive and disburse workforce development funds under this chapter. The department shall administer the fund. (b) Money appropriated for the programs described in section 2 of this chapter may be used for the cos…