Title 22, LABOR AND SAFETY

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of labor created by IC 22-1-1-1. As added by P.L.110-2010, SEC.22.

Sec. 2. (a) The department shall develop guidelines and procedures for investigating questions and complaints concerning employee classification and a plan for implementation of those guidelines and procedures. (b) The guidelines and procedures must do the following: (1) Cover at…

Sec. 3. In developing the guidelines and procedures under this chapter, the department shall use: (1) the definition of "employee" used in Section 3401(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; and (2) the following factors used by the Internal Revenue Service to determine whether a worke…

Sec. 1. (a) Regarding an individual's most recent separation from employment before filing an initial or additional claim for benefits, an individual who voluntarily left the employment without good cause in connection with the work or was discharged from the employment for just …

Sec. 2. (a) With respect to benefit periods established on and after July 3, 1977, an individual is ineligible for waiting period or benefit rights, or extended benefit rights, if the department finds that, being totally, partially, or part-totally unemployed at the time when the…

Sec. 3. (a) An individual shall be ineligible for waiting period or benefit rights for any week with respect to which his total or partial or part-total unemployment is due to a labor dispute at the factory, establishment, or other premises at which he was last employed. (b) This…

Sec. 4. (a) An individual shall be ineligible for waiting period or benefit rights for any week with respect to which the individual receives, is receiving, or has received payments equal to or exceeding the individual's weekly benefit amount in the form of: (1) deductible income…

Sec. 5. Except as provided in IC 22-4-22, an individual shall be ineligible for waiting period or benefit rights: For any week with respect to which or a part of which the individual receives, is receiving, has received or is seeking unemployment benefits under an unemployment co…

Sec. 6.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, all of the individual's wage credits established prior to the day upon which the individual was discharged for gross misconduct in connection with work are canceled. (b) As used in this section, "gross misconduct…

Sec. 8. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, benefits otherwise payable for any week under this article shall not be denied or reduced on account of any payment or payments the claimant receives, has received, will receive, or accrues right to receive with respec…

Sec. 9. (a) Where an individual takes a voluntary leave of absence, with the consent of the employer, it shall not constitute voluntarily leaving work without good cause within the meaning of section 1 of this chapter. However, no benefit or waiting period weeks may be accumulate…

Sec. 1. This article applies to all mines. As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.215-1989, SEC.3; P.L.35-2007, SEC.3.

Sec. 2. (a) The mining board is established. The board is composed of five (5) members appointed by the governor. The members must have the following qualifications: (1) Two (2) members must be practical and experienced nonsupervisory underground coal miners. (2) Two (2) members …

Sec. 3. (a) A member of the board who is a state employee is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is, however, entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in c…

Sec. 4. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article. Notwithstanding any other law, the rules may include the setting of fees under: (1) IC 22-10-3-10; (2) IC 22-10-3-11; and (3) IC 22-10-3-13. As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.35-2007, SEC.6…

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall: (1) collect and distribute information concerning the nature, causes, and prevention of mine accidents and the improvements of methods, conditions, and equipment of mines with special reference to health and safety and the conservation of mineral reso…

Sec. 6. (a) With the governor's approval, the commissioner of labor shall appoint a director of the bureau of mines and mine safety created under IC 22-1-1-4(1) who must have the following qualifications: (1) Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Indiana. (2) Have a…

Sec. 7. (a) The director shall employ, subject to appropriation by the general assembly for the position of chief mine inspector, a chief mine inspector who has an Indiana mine examiner certificate and at least three (3) years underground mining experience. (b) The chief mining i…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "chemical test" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-22. As added by P.L.35-2007, SEC.24.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "illegal use of drugs" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-9-5-12. As added by P.L.35-2007, SEC.24.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "SAMHSA" means the United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. As added by P.L.35-2007, SEC.24.

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding IC 22-9-5-24, an operator or a representative of the operator may test a mine employee on the grounds of the mine or off premises at a medical facility: (1) to determine the illegal use of drugs by the mine employee; or (2) to determine whether the mine em…

Sec. 5. The operator or a representative of the operator may conduct or cause to be conducted the test under section 4 of this chapter: (1) when there is probable cause to conduct the test with an employee; or (2) on a random basis among the mine employees. As added by P.L.35-200…

Sec. 6. (a) Alcohol or drug testing results, or both, may be obtained by a chemical test that at the date of the testing is a legally approved testing technique. (b) An alcohol or a drug test must be conducted in accordance with standards, procedures, and protocols set forth by S…

Sec. 1. It is the intent of the general assembly to protect the public welfare and promote safety in the filling and use of pressure vessels containing liquefied petroleum gases by implementing both the interstate commerce commission regulations, within the state of Indiana, and …

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter: (1) "Liquefied petroleum gas" means any material composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons or mixtures of the same: propane, propylene, butanes (normal butane and isobutane), and butylenes. (2) "Person" includes any individual, f…

Sec. 3. If a liquefied petroleum gas container bears on its surface in legible characters the name, mark, initials, or other identifying device of its owner, it is unlawful for any person except the owner or a person authorized in writing by him: (1) to fill or refill that contai…

Sec. 4. Possession of a liquefied petroleum gas container by any person other than the owner without the owner's written consent is presumptive evidence of the unlawful use of that container, except as otherwise provided in section 3 of this chapter. As added by Acts 1979, P.L.23…

Sec. 5. Any person or his agent with personal knowledge of the facts who has reason to believe that any of his liquefied petroleum gas containers are in the possession of or are being illegally used by any person who is not an owner of the container and who does not have the writ…

Sec. 5.1. (a) A person injured as a result of an act or practice that violates this chapter may bring a civil action: (1) for declaratory relief; (2) for injunctive relief; or (3) to recover compensatory damages; against the person violating this chapter. (b) An action brought un…

Sec. 6. Any person who violates this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by Acts 1979, P.L.232, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) An employee of a unit. (2) The terms of a contract entered into by a unit and a third party. (3) The terms and conditions required by a unit or a redevelopment commission established by a unit for the grant or appro…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "unit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23. As added by P.L.88-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. Unless federal or state law provides otherwise, a unit may not establish, mandate, or otherwise require an employer to provide to an employee who is employed within the jurisdiction of the unit: (1) a benefit; (2) a term of employment; (3) a working condition; or (4) an a…

Sec. 4. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a city, town, or county from adopting an ordinance under IC 22-9-1-12.1 relating to a category or class in addition to the categories and classes described in IC 22-9-1-2. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.336.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person having control or custody of any building covered by this chapter. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.139, SEC.1.

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 fire prevention and building safety commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 governing fire safety in certain buildings as specified in subs…

Sec. 3. (a) The rules required by this chapter must include the following requirements: (1) In all hotels, motels, and buildings containing three (3) or more sleeping rooms that rent for a fee, an emergency sign must be permanently affixed to the back of each guestroom or room do…

Sec. 4. An owner violating the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under it, commits a Class A infraction. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.139, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. The state fire marshal's office shall, as part of its normal inspection process, conduct inspections to determine if there is compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under it. Any evidence of a violation shall be turned over to the prosecuting attorney of the c…

Sec. 1. Any rule of the division of labor filed with the secretary of state before July 1, 1985, shall be treated after June 30, 1985, as if it had been adopted by the department of labor established by P.L.37-1985. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.359.

Sec. 2. On July 1, 1985, all powers, duties, and liabilities of the division of labor are transferred to the department of labor established by P.L.37-1985. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.359.

Sec. 3. After June 30, 1985, any reference to the division of labor in any statute or rule shall be treated as a reference to the department of labor established by P.L.37-1985. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.359.

Sec. 4. On July 1, 1985, all records and property of the division of labor are transferred to the department of labor established by P.L.37-1985. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.359.

Sec. 5. The staff of the department of labor established by P.L.37-1985 shall be composed initially from among employees of the division of labor. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.359.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "criminal history information" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-4-1(1). As added by P.L.210-2017, SEC.1.