Title 22, LABOR AND SAFETY

Sec. 12. (a) Either party to the dispute may within fifteen (15) days from the date such order is filed with the clerk of the court petition the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of any county, in which the employer operates or has an office or place of business, fo…

Sec. 13. (a) It is unlawful for any group of employees acting in concert to call a strike, to go out on strike, to cause any work stoppage or slowdown in violation of this chapter; it is unlawful for any employer to lock out his employees in violation of this chapter; and it is u…

Sec. 14. Any person adversely affected by reason of any violation of the provisions of this chapter may file an action in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county in which any such violation occurs to restrain and enjoin such violation and to compel the p…

Sec. 15. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an individual employee to render labor or service without his consent, or to make illegal the quitting of his labor or service or the withdrawal from his place of employment unless done in concert or by agreement with…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter: (a) The term "public utility employer" means an employer engaged in the business of rendering electric, gas, water, telephone, or transportation services to the public in this state. (b) The term "collective bargaining" means collective bargaining…

Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of public utility employers and their employees in public utility operations to exert every reasonable effort to settle such labor disputes by the making of agreements through collective bargaining between the parties, and by the maintaining thereof w…

Sec. 4. Not later than April 13, 1947, the governor shall appoint: (a) a panel of ten (10) persons to serve as conciliators under the provisions of this chapter; and (b) a panel of thirty (30) persons to serve as members of the boards of arbitration provided for by this chapter. …

Sec. 5. If in any case of a labor dispute between a public utility employer and its employees the collective bargaining process reaches an impasse and stalemate, with the result that the employer and the employees are unable to effect a settlement thereof, then either party to th…

Sec. 6. The conciliator so named shall expeditiously meet with the disputing parties and shall exert every reasonable effort to effect a prompt settlement of such dispute. From and after the filing of a petition with the governor as provided for in section 5 of this chapter, and …

Sec. 7. If the conciliator so named is unable to effect a settlement of such dispute within a thirty (30) day period after his appointment, he shall report such fact to the governor, and the governor, if he believes that a continuation of the dispute will cause or is likely to ca…

Sec. 8. Each party to the dispute shall be entitled to designate one (1) representative to sit with the board of arbitrators, but such representatives shall sit in an advisory capacity only and without vote. Formerly: Acts 1947, c.341, s.8.

Sec. 9. The board of arbitration shall promptly hold hearings and shall have the power to administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the furnishing by the parties of such information as may be necessary to a determination of the issue or issues in dispute. Both p…

Sec. 1. Duly adopted constitutions, by-laws, and other laws of labor organizations, except when and to the extent that the provisions thereof may violate public policy, are hereby declared to be valid and enforceable contracts as between the members and officers of such labor org…

Sec. 1. For the purpose of this chapter: "Discrimination" shall mean dismissal from employment of, or refusal to employ or rehire any person because of his age, if such person has attained the age of forty (40) years and has not attained the age of seventy-five (75) years. "Perso…

Sec. 10. These provisions shall not apply to a person employed in private domestic service or service as a farm laborer nor to a person who is qualified for benefits under the terms or conditions of an employer retirement or pension plan or system. Formerly: Acts 1965, c.368, s.1…

Sec. 11. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of any law of this state relating to discrimination because of age, race or color, religion, or country of ancestral origin. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit, restrict or affect the freedom o…

Sec. 2. It is declared to be an unfair employment practice and to be against public policy to dismiss from employment, or to refuse to employ or rehire, any person solely because of his age if such person has attained the age of forty (40) years and has not attained the age of se…

Sec. 3. It is hereby declared to be an unfair employment practice for any labor organization to deny full and equal membership rights to any applicant for membership or to fail or refuse to classify properly or refer for employment any member solely because of the age of such app…

Sec. 4. (a) Any provision in any contract, agreement or understanding entered into on or after October 1, 1965, but before October 1, 1979, which shall prevent or tend to prevent the employment of any person solely because of the person's age, who has attained the age of forty (4…

Sec. 5. The commissioner of labor shall investigate all complaints of discrimination, and for such purpose the commissioner shall have full power and authority: (1) to receive, investigate and pass upon charges of discrimination against any person employed within the state; and (…

Sec. 6. Every person shall keep true and accurate records of the ages of all persons employed by the person as reported by each employee, and shall upon demand furnish to the commissioner of labor, or to the authorized representative of the commissioner of labor, a true copy of a…

Sec. 7. If the commissioner of labor shall find no probable cause exists to substantiate the charges, or, if upon all the evidence, he shall find that an employer has not engaged in unfair employment practices, the commissioner of labor shall state in writing his findings of fact…

Sec. 8. It shall be an unfair employment practice for any employer to discharge an employee because he has furnished evidence in connection with a complaint under this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1965, c.368, s.8. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.180.

Sec. 1.5. (a) An operator shall have, in a fireproof repository located in an area on the surface of the mine chosen by the operator to minimize the danger of destruction by fire or other hazard, an accurate and up-to-date map of the mine drawn on scale. The map shall show: (1) t…

Sec. 2. (a) All maps required to show the underground workings of any mine, within this state, shall be made or certified by a registered engineer or professional surveyor and sealed by the professional engineer or professional surveyor. (b) The map shall be kept up-to-date by te…

Sec. 2.5. (a) The coal mine map required by section 1.5 of this chapter and any revision of or supplement to the coal mine map shall be available for inspection by: (1) the director or the director's authorized representative; (2) miners in the mine; (3) operators of adjacent coa…

Sec. 4.5. (a) Whenever an operator permanently closes or abandons a coal mine, or temporarily closes a coal mine for a period of more than ninety (90) days, he shall promptly notify the director of the closure. Within sixty (60) days of the permanent closure or abandonment of a m…

Sec. 5. Whenever any mine or mines, the shaft or opening of which is located in any state other than the state of Indiana, shall have entries or working underground extending into and within the state of Indiana, a compliance with the laws of the state in which the shaft or openi…

Sec. 6. In the case of any mine or mines, the shaft or opening of which is located in any state other than the state of Indiana, the employees in the entries or workings of such mines extending into and within the state of Indiana, shall be controlled and governed by the laws of …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. The fire prevention and building safety commission is established. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 10. (a) On July 1, 2019, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the regulated amusement device safety board are transferred to the commission, a…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) The commission consists of twelve (12) members, ten (10) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. (b) The term of a commission member is four (4) …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2.5. (a) Notwithstanding section 2(b) of this chapter, the term of a commission member, other than the state health commissioner and the commissioner of lab…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. A commission member serves at the pleasure of the governor. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.155-2023, SEC.3.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall appoint an individual to serve the unexpired term of the vacating member. As added by P.L.245-1…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall appoint a member of the commission to be the commission's chair. (b) The member appointed by the governor serves as the commission…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall meet at least quarterly. (b) A quorum of the commission consists of seven (7) members. IC 4-21.5-3-3 applies to a commission act…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. The department shall provide facilities and staff to carry out the responsibilities of the commission. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 8. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 9. (a) On July 1, 2019, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the boiler and pressure vessel rules board are transferred to the commission, as …

Sec. 1. Except as provided in this article, state agencies and political subdivisions may exercise their statutory powers to regulate buildings, structures, and other property. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2.

Sec. 1.5. A state agency or political subdivision may not require that a lawfully erected sign be removed or altered as a condition of issuing: (1) a permit; (2) a license; (3) a variance; or (4) any other order concerning land use or development; unless the owner of the sign is …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 10. (a) A county, city, or town may regulate regulated lifting devices if the unit's regulatory program is approved by the commission. (b) A unit must subm…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 11. (a) The department or the commission may grant a variance to any rule adopted by the commission. However, the commission may grant a variance under thi…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 11.5. (a) As used in this section, "NFPA 72" refers to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010 Edition, published by the National Fire Protec…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 12. (a) This section applies if the commission is authorized by statute to enter into agreements with the federal government, another state, or foreign cou…