Ind. Code § 22-14-7-29 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-29
Rules
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 29. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-11.5-b
Incorporation of NFPA 72 into the Indiana Administrative Code
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 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 Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471.

(b) It is the intent of the general assembly that NFPA 72, as may be amended by the department under subsection (c), be incorporated into the Indiana Administrative Code. Not later than July 1, 2014, the department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to amend 675 IAC 28-1-28 to incorporate NFPA 72 into the Indiana Administrative Code, subject to subsection (c)(1) and (c)(2). Rulemaking under this section is subject to IC 22-12-2.1.

(c) In adopting rules to incorporate NFPA 72 into the Indiana Administrative Code, as required by subsection (b), the department may amend NFPA 72 as the department considers appropriate. However, the rules finally adopted by the department to comply with this section must do the following:

(1) Incorporate the definition of, and associated requirements for:

(A) a managed facilities-based voice network (MFVN); and

(B) a public switched telephone network (PSTN);

as set forth in NFPA 72.

(2) Allow digital alarm communicator systems that make use of a managed facilities-based voice network (MFVN) to transmit signals from a fire alarm system to an offsite monitoring facility, subject to the requirements for those systems set forth in NFPA 72.

(d) If the department does not comply with subsection (b), the following apply:

(1) The definition of, and associated requirements for:

(A) a managed facilities-based voice network (MFVN); and

(B) a public switched telephone network (PSTN);

as set forth in NFPA 72, are considered incorporated into the Indiana Administrative Code. Any provisions of 675 IAC 28-1-28 (or any rules adopted by a state agency, or any ordinances or other regulations adopted by a political subdivision) that conflict with the definitions and requirements described in this subdivision are superseded by the definitions and requirements described in this subdivision. This subdivision continues to apply until the department adopts rules that amend 675 IAC 28-1-28 to incorporate NFPA 72 into the Indiana Administrative Code and that comply with subsection (c)(1) and (c)(2).

(2) A person that after June 30, 2014, installs or uses a digital alarm communicator system that:

(A) makes use of a managed facilities-based voice network (MFVN) to transmit signals from a fire alarm system to an offsite monitoring facility; and

(B) meets the requirements for such a system set forth in NFPA 72;

is not required to obtain a variance under section 11 of this chapter for the installation or use.

As added by P.L.107-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.25; P.L.93-2024, SEC.164; P.L.152-2026, SEC.386.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14-12 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-11-14-12
Public safety fee on retail sales of fireworks; obligation by purchaser for payment of fee; transfer of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A user fee, known as the public safety fee, is imposed on retail transactions made in Indiana of fireworks, in accordance with section 13 of this chapter.

(b) A person who acquires fireworks in a retail transaction is liable for the public safety fee on the transaction and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall pay the public safety fee to the retailer as a separate added amount to the consideration in the transaction. The retailer shall collect the public safety fee as an agent for the state.

(c) The public safety fee shall be deposited in the state general fund. The state comptroller shall annually transfer the money received from the public safety fee as follows:

(1) The first two million dollars ($2,000,000) received shall remain in the state general fund.

(2) Any additional money received shall be divided evenly between the state disaster relief fund established by IC 10-14-4-5 and the state general fund.

(d) The department of state revenue shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary for the collection of the public safety fee money from retailers as described in subsections (b) and (c).

As added by P.L.187-2006, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.107-2007, SEC.12; P.L.170-2022, SEC.35; P.L.201-2023, SEC.233; P.L.9-2024, SEC.441.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.2 / Section 22-15-3.2-10
Receipt of plan corrections; notice of plan approval and design release; notice that additional plans corrections required
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If the department receives corrections to a plan in response to a notice sent under section 9(2) of this chapter, and any time the department receives corrections to a notice under subdivision (2) thereafter, the department shall do one (1) of the following:

(1) Not later than ten (10) business days after receiving the corrections, send notice to the applicant that the corrected plans have been approved for a design release as submitted. The department shall, not later than the next business day after the date that notice is sent to the applicant, provide to the applicant:

(A) a copy of the design release; or

(B) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release.

(2) Not later than ten (10) business days after receiving the corrections, send notice to the applicant that a design release will not be issued until the applicant submits additional corrections. However, if the applicant does not receive the notice within the period specified in this subdivision, the department shall, not later than the eleventh business day after the date that the corrections are received by the department, provide the applicant with:

(A) a copy of the design release; or

(B) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release.

(b) A review under this section is limited to the corrections required by the department pursuant to notice sent under section 9(2) of this chapter or subsection (a)(2). All other parts of a project not directly related to corrections required by the department, including previously completed corrections that the department has already accepted, are deemed approved for a design release and may not be included in subsequent notice requests sent under this section. Except for a project reviewed under IC 22-15-3-6 and subject to the deadlines set forth in this chapter, the department may delay issuing a design release until all corrections to a project have been accepted by the department.

As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 22-10-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-10-3-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.19. Repealed by P.L.37-1985, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 22-4-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-4-6-3
Concurrent employment by related corporations
Status: in_force

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, concurrently employ the same individual and compensate that individual through a common paymaster that is one (1) of the entities, those entities shall be considered to be one (1) employing unit.

(b) For purposes of this section, entities shall be considered related entities if they satisfy any one (1) of the following tests at any time during the calendar quarter:

(1) The corporations are members of a "controlled group of corporations", as defined in Section 1563 of the Internal Revenue Code (generally parent-subsidiary or brother-sister controlled groups), or would be members if Section 1563(a)(4) and 1563(b) of the Internal Revenue Code did not apply and if the phrase "more than fifty percent (50%)" were substituted for the phrase "at least eighty percent (80%)" wherever it appears in Section 1563(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) In the case of an entity that does not issue stock, either fifty percent (50%) or more of the members of one (1) entity's board of directors (or other governing body) are members of the other entity's board of directors (or other governing body), or the holders of fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power to select these members are concurrently the holders of fifty percent (50%) or more of that power with respect to the other entity.

(3) Fifty percent (50%) or more of one (1) entity's officers are concurrently officers of the other entity.

(4) Thirty percent (30%) or more of one (1) entity's employees are concurrently employees of the other entity.

(5) The entities are part of an affiliated group, as defined in Section 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code, except that the ownership percentage in Section 1504(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code shall be determined using fifty percent (50%) instead of eighty percent (80%).

Entities shall be considered related entities for an entire calendar quarter if they satisfy the requirements of this subsection at any time during the calendar quarter.

(c) For purposes of this section, "concurrent employment" means the contemporaneous existence of an employment relationship between an individual and two (2) or more entities.

As added by P.L.128-1984, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1987, SEC.29; P.L.175-2009, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-35.4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-35.4
Hearing procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 35.4. Proceedings in any hearing shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.39. As amended by P.L.7-1987, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 22-2-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 22-2-13-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an employer that employs at least fifty (50) employees for each working day during each of at least twenty (20) calendar work weeks.

As added by P.L.151-2007, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-4-44-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 22-4-44-1
"Eligible provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible provider" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-4.1-20-1. The term includes, for purposes of this chapter, a training provider listed on the department's eligible training provider list on the department's website.

As added by P.L.200-2025, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 22-4-5-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-4-5-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 1 of this chapter by P.L.138-2008 apply to initial claims for unemployment filed for weeks that begin after March 14, 2008.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.363.
Ind. Code § 22-4-11.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 22-4-11.5-3
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person" has the meaning set forth in section 7701(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

As added by P.L.98-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-1.5
Removal or alteration of a sign as a condition of issuing a permit, license, or variance
Status: in_force

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 compensated in accordance with IC 32-24 or has waived the right to and receipt of damages in writing.

As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-15-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-15-5-11
Elevator inspector license; initial license requirements; renewal license; license expiration; invalid license
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 11. (a) An individual may not act as an elevator inspector unless the individual holds an elevator inspector license issued under this chapter.

(b) An individual who is an applicant for an elevator inspector license shall meet the standards set forth in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) American National Standard QEI-1 (Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors) or other nationally accepted standard qualifying authority that the commission has determined has equivalent requirements as ASME QEI-1 for obtaining and retaining certification.

(c) An applicant for an initial elevator inspector license must do the following:

(1) Submit to the department an application provided by the department that contains the following information:

(A) The name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the applicant.

(B) Any other information the department requires.

(2) Submit to the department any proof of eligibility the department requires.

(3) Demonstrate proof of insurance as required by section 14 of this chapter.

(4) Pay the license fee established under IC 22-12-6-6. The license fee is nonrefundable and must be paid each time an applicant submits an application.

(5) Affirm under penalty of perjury that all information provided to the department is true to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief.

(d) An applicant for a renewal elevator inspector license shall:

(1) Submit to the department an application provided by the department that contains the following information:

(A) The name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the applicant.

(B) Any other information the department requires.

(2) Submit proof of completion of the continuing education required by section 15 of this chapter.

(3) Demonstrate proof of insurance as required by section 14 of this chapter.

(4) Pay the license fee established under IC 22-12-6-6. The license fee is nonrefundable and must be paid each time an applicant submits an application.

(5) Affirm under penalty of perjury that all information provided to the department is true to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief.

(e) An initial elevator inspector license issued under this chapter expires on December 31 of the second year after the license was issued.

(f) A renewal of an elevator inspector license is valid for two (2) years.

(g) An individual who engages in the business of an elevator inspector shall carry the individual's license and present the license for inspection by a representative of the department upon request.

(h) If the QEI-1 certification or other certification standard approved by the commission that made the individual eligible for an inspector license under subsection (b):

(1) is terminated;

(2) expires; or

(3) becomes invalid for any other reason;

the elevator inspector's license immediately becomes invalid.

As added by P.L.119-2002, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.14; P.L.230-2019, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 22-9-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-9-1-9
Civil rights commission; director; oath of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The director and the members of the commission before entering upon the discharge of their official duties shall each take and subscribe to an oath of office which shall be endorsed upon their respective certificates of appointment.

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.208, s.9.
Ind. Code § 22-10-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-10-3-12
Certification required for employment; persons certified in other states; inexperienced miner identification pending certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) It is unlawful for any person to serve in the capacity of mine foreman, mine examiner, shot-firer, hoisting engineer, or mine electrician at any time unless the person is properly certified. However, any person who meets the appropriate experience requirements of this chapter and who is properly certified in one (1) of these capacities or its equivalent in another state which recognizes the certification of Indiana may serve in such a capacity until the next examination by the board, when the person must apply to the board for certification in the person's particular classification. A mine electrician who is properly certified:

(1) by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration; or

(2) in another state that recognizes the mine electrician certification in Indiana;

may serve in the individual's certified capacity and be issued a mine electrician certificate by the director in Indiana without the requirement of applying to the board for examination. However, the individual must obtain an Indiana miner's certificate of competency from the director.

(b) It is unlawful for an operator in this state to employ any person in the capacity of mine superintendent, assistant mine superintendent, mine foreman, mine examiner, shot-firer, hoisting engineer, or mine electrician at any time unless the person is properly certified.

(c) Before any person certified in another state may perform in the capacity of mine superintendent, assistant mine superintendent, mine foreman, mine examiner, shot-firer, hoisting engineer, or mine electrician in Indiana, the person must present personally to the director evidence of the out-of-state certificate or certificates.

(d) Every inexperienced miner is required to wear an orange hard hat until the miner receives a certificate of competency.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.26; Acts 1971, P.L.358, SEC.6. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.231, SEC.6; P.L.231-1983, SEC.9; P.L.37-1985, SEC.50; P.L.112-1992, SEC.7; P.L.35-2007, SEC.17; P.L.10-2012, SEC.5; P.L.91-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 22-1-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-1-5-1
"Attendant care services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "attendant care services" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-28.5.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-24.3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-24.3
Inspection by representatives
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.3. Subject to regulations issued by the commissioner, a representative of the employer and a representative of the employees shall be given the opportunity to accompany the inspector during the physical inspection of the place of employment. Where there is no authorized employee representative, the inspector shall consult with a reasonable number of employees concerning matters of health and safety in the place of employment. The name and any identifying information of those employees interviewed are confidential for purposes of IC 5-14-3-4(a)(1).

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.22. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.263, SEC.3; P.L.76-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-4-22-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-4-22-0.5
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Agency" means any officer, board, commission, or other authority charged with the administration of the unemployment compensation law of a participating jurisdiction.

(2) "Customarily performed services by an individual in more than one (1) jurisdiction" means services performed in more than one (1) jurisdiction during a reasonable period, if:

(A) the nature of the services gives reasonable assurance that the services will continue to be performed in more than one (1) jurisdiction; or

(B) the services are required or expected to be performed in more than one (1) jurisdiction under the election.

(3) "Interested agency" means the agency of jurisdiction.

(4) "Interested jurisdiction" means any participating jurisdiction to which an election submitted under this chapter is sent for its approval.

(5) "Jurisdiction" means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, or, with respect to the federal government, the coverage of any federal unemployment compensation law.

(6) "Participating jurisdiction" means a jurisdiction whose:

(A) administrative agency has subscribed to the arrangement; and

(B) adherence thereto has not terminated.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 22-2-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-2-7-1
Wage broker defined; employee direct deposit or commission payments by insurer; applicability of wage assignment provisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Any person, company, corporation, limited liability company, or association loaning money directly or indirectly to any employee or wage earner, except the employer of the employee, upon the security of or in consideration of any assignment of the wages or salary of such employee or wage earner shall be defined and held to be a wage broker and subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(b) A direct deposit made by electronic funds transfer or other method to an employee's account in a financial institution as agreed to by the employer and the employee does not constitute an assignment of wages subject to this chapter.

(c) An assignment or pledge of, or a grant of a security interest in, a contractual right of a person to receive commissions payable directly or indirectly by an insurer (as defined in IC 27-1-2-3) does not constitute an assignment of wages subject to this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1909, c.34, s.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.11; P.L.143-1988, SEC.5; P.L.216-1989, SEC.3; P.L.8-1993, SEC.275; P.L.116-1994, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-15-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-15-5-4
Inspection program; initial operating certificate; renewal certificate; temporary permit
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall carry out a program for the periodic inspection of regulated lifting devices being operated in Indiana. A regulated lifting device may not be operated without an operating certificate that covers the operation of the regulated lifting device.

(b) A permit issued under this section expires on the earlier of:

(1) one (1) year after issuance; or

(2) when the regulated lifting device is altered.

(c) After a regulated lifting device has been installed or altered, an applicant shall apply for an initial operating certificate. The department shall issue an initial operating certificate for a regulated lifting device if:

(1) the applicant demonstrates:

(A) through an acceptance inspection made by an elevator inspector licensed under section 11 of this chapter that the regulated lifting device covered by the application complies with the laws governing its construction, repair, maintenance, and operation; and

(B) that the applicant has paid the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(7); and

(2) the department verifies, through an inspection, that the regulated lifting device complies with the laws governing the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of the regulated lifting device.

(d) The department shall issue a renewal operating certificate if the applicant:

(1) demonstrates through the completion of applicable safety tests that the regulated lifting device complies with the laws governing the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of the regulated lifting device;

(2) submits results of all applicable safety tests, including failed safety tests for the regulated lifting device; and

(3) has paid the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(7).

(e) The department may issue a temporary operating permit to an applicant under this section who does not comply with subsection (c)(1)(A) for a new or altered regulated lifting device or subsection (d)(1) for an existing unaltered regulated lifting device. The applicant must pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(7) to qualify for the temporary operating permit. Except as provided in subsection (f), the permit, including all renewal periods, is limited to sixty (60) days.

(f) The department may renew a temporary operating permit issued under subsection (e) for thirty (30) day periods during the construction of a building if the regulated lifting device is used for the transportation of construction personnel, tools, and materials.

(g) The responsibilities of the department under this section may be carried out by a political subdivision that is approved by the commission under IC 22-13-2-10.

(h) A copy of the operating certificate shall be displayed in or on each regulated lifting device or in an associated machine room. In addition to the requirements of this subsection, the two-dimensional bar code assigned to an elevator shall be displayed in or on each elevator in a location that is easily viewed and scanned by a person riding on the elevator.

(i) A licensed elevator mechanic shall perform the maintenance on a regulated lifting device.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.137-1990, SEC.1; P.L.119-2002, SEC.17; P.L.1-2006, SEC.394; P.L.230-2019, SEC.4; P.L.57-2020, SEC.14; P.L.187-2021, SEC.117.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-9.5-6-10
Dismissal of complaint; public disclosure
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If the commission determines that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the commission shall promptly dismiss the complaint.

(b) The commission shall make public disclosure of each dismissal under this section.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-9-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-9-1-6
Civil rights commission; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a permanent office in the city of Indianapolis.

(b) Except as it concerns judicial review, the commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

(c) The commission shall formulate policies to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and make recommendations to agencies and officers of the state or local subdivisions thereof to effectuate such policies. The several departments, commissions, divisions, authorities, boards, bureaus, agencies, and officers of the state or any political subdivision or agency thereof shall furnish the commission, upon its request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any matter before the commission.

(d) The commission shall receive and investigate complaints alleging discriminatory practices. The commission shall not hold hearings in the absence of a complaint. All investigations of complaints shall be conducted by staff members of the civil rights commission or their agents.

(e) The commission may create such advisory agencies and conciliation councils, local or statewide, as will aid in effectuating the purposes of this chapter. The commission may itself, or it may empower these agencies and councils to:

(1) study the problems of discrimination in the areas covered by section 2 of this chapter when based on race, religion, color, sex, handicap, national origin, or ancestry; and

(2) foster through community effort, or otherwise, good will among the groups and elements of the population of the state.

These agencies and councils may make recommendation to the commission for the development of policies and procedures in general. Advisory agencies and conciliation councils created by the commission shall be composed of representative citizens serving without pay, but with reimbursement for reasonable and necessary actual expenses.

(f) The commission may issue such publications and such results of investigations and research as in its judgment will tend to promote good will and minimize or eliminate discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, national origin, or ancestry.

(g) The commission shall prevent any person from discharging, expelling, or otherwise discriminating or retaliating against any other person because the person filed a complaint, testified in any hearing before this commission, or in any way assisted the commission in any matter under its investigation.

(h) The commission may hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, administer oaths, take the testimony of any person under oath, and require the production for examination of any books and papers relating to any matter under investigation or in question before the commission. The commission may make rules as to the issuance of subpoenas by individual commissioners. Contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued under this section shall constitute a contempt. All hearings shall be held within Indiana at a location determined by the commission. A citation of contempt may be issued upon application by the commission to the circuit or superior court in the county in which the hearing is held or in which the witness resides or transacts business.

(i) The commission may:

(1) before July 1, 2020, appoint administrative law judges other than commissioners; and

(2) after June 30, 2020, request assignment of an administrative law judge (as defined in IC 4-21.5-1-2);

when an appointment is deemed necessary by a majority of the commission. The administrative law judges shall be members in good standing before the bar of Indiana and shall be appointed by the chairman of the commission. An administrative law judge appointed under this subsection has the same powers and duties as a commissioner sitting as an administrative law judge. However, the administrative law judge may not issue subpoenas.

(j) The commission shall state its findings of fact after a hearing and, if the commission finds a person has engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice, shall cause to be served on this person an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful discriminatory practice and requiring the person to take further affirmative action as will effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited to the power:

(1) to restore the complainant's losses incurred as a result of discriminatory treatment, as the commission may deem necessary to assure justice; however, except in discriminatory practices involving veterans, this specific provision when applied to orders pertaining to employment shall include only wages, salary, or commissions;

(2) to require the posting of notice setting forth the public policy of Indiana concerning civil rights and the respondent's compliance with the policy in places of public accommodations;

(3) to require proof of compliance to be filed by the respondent at periodic intervals; and

(4) to require a person who has been found to be in violation of this chapter and who is licensed by a state agency authorized to grant a license to show cause to the licensing agency why the person's license should not be revoked or suspended.

When an employer has been found to have committed a discriminatory practice in employment by failing to employ an applicant on the basis that the applicant is a veteran, the order to restore the veteran's losses may include placing the veteran in the employment position with the employer for which the veteran applied.

(k) Judicial review of a cease and desist order or other affirmative action as referred to in this chapter may be obtained under IC 22-9-8. If no proceeding to obtain judicial review is instituted within thirty (30) days from receipt of notice by a person that an order has been made by the commission, the commission, if it determines that the person upon whom the cease and desist order has been served is not complying or is making no effort to comply, may obtain a decree of a court for the enforcement of the order in circuit or superior court upon showing that the person is subject to the commission's jurisdiction and resides or transacts business within the county in which the petition for enforcement is brought.

(l) If, upon all the evidence, the commission shall find that a person has not engaged in any unlawful practice or violation of this chapter, the commission shall state its findings of facts and shall issue and cause to be served on the complainant an order dismissing the complaint as to the person.

(m) The commission may furnish technical assistance requested by persons subject to this chapter to further compliance with this chapter or with an order issued under this chapter.

(n) The commission shall promote the creation of local civil rights agencies to cooperate with individuals, neighborhood associations, and state, local, and other agencies, both public and private, including agencies of the federal government and of other states.

(o) The commission may reduce the terms of conciliation agreed to by the parties to writing (to be called a consent agreement) that the parties and a majority of the commissioners shall sign. When signed, the consent agreement shall have the same effect as a cease and desist order issued under subsection (j). If the commission determines that a party to the consent agreement is not complying with it, the commission may obtain enforcement of the consent agreement in a circuit or superior court upon showing that the party is not complying with the consent agreement and the party is subject to the commission's jurisdiction and resides or transacts business within the county in which the petition for enforcement is brought.

(p) In lieu of investigating a complaint and holding a hearing under this section, the commission may issue an order based on findings and determinations by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission concerning a complaint that has been filed with one (1) of these federal agencies and with the commission. The commission shall adopt by rule standards under which the commission may issue such an order.

(q) Upon notice that a complaint is the subject of an action in a federal court, the commission shall immediately cease investigation of the complaint and may not conduct hearings or issue findings of fact or orders concerning that complaint.

(r) If the commission receives a complaint that another state or federal agency has jurisdiction to investigate, the commission:

(1) shall transmit the complaint and all supporting documentation to the state or federal agency that has jurisdiction to investigate the complaint; and

(2) may, after consulting with the state or federal agency, enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state or federal agency that grants the commission enforcement jurisdiction over the complaint.

This section does not limit the authority granted by law to any other state agency to investigate or enforce a matter within the other state agency's jurisdiction that could be the subject of a complaint under this article.

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.208, s.6; Acts 1963, c.173, s.5; Acts 1965, c.214, s.2; Acts 1967, c.276, s.3; Acts 1969, c.298, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.357, SEC.6; Acts 1974, P.L.111, SEC.2; Acts 1975, P.L.256, SEC.3. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.6, SEC.33; Acts 1979, P.L.31, SEC.13; P.L.37-1985, SEC.45; P.L.7-1987, SEC.100; P.L.111-1992, SEC.2; P.L.1-1993, SEC.187; P.L.23-1993, SEC.132; P.L.203-1993, SEC.2; P.L.14-1994, SEC.3; P.L.1-1994, SEC.115; P.L.2-1995, SEC.84; P.L.100-2012, SEC.59; P.L.136-2014, SEC.4; P.L.136-2018, SEC.126; P.L.205-2019, SEC.25; P.L.83-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-9
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Department" refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 22-3-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-3-6-3
Compliance with former law
Status: in_force

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 the requirements of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.76. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.55; P.L.1-2006, SEC.340.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-4.1-1-4
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Fund", except as provided in IC 22-4.1-21-7, refers to the state workforce development fund established under IC 22-4.1-6-1.

As added by P.L.235-1999, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 22-15-3.3-6
Form of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Any notice required under this chapter may be provided:

(1) by mail; or

(2) by electronic mail, if the applicant provides an electronic mail address.

As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 22-4-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 18 / Section 22-4-18-4
Administration of programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The department of workforce development established under IC 22-4.1-2-1 shall administer job training and placement services and unemployment insurance.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1904; Acts 1955, c.317, s.11. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.109; P.L.18-1987, SEC.55; P.L.21-1995, SEC.93; P.L.290-2001, SEC.13; P.L.175-2009, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-4
Safety devices or safeguards; removing or damaging; interference; compliance by employees with standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. No employee may remove, damage, carry off, or render inoperative any safety device or safeguard furnished or provided for use in any employment, or place of employment, or interfere with the use thereof by any other person. Each employee shall comply with the occupational health and safety standards promulgated under this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2230.
Ind. Code § 22-4-15-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 22-4-15-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1507; Acts 1953, c.177, s.19; Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.40. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2215; Acts 1980, P.L.158, SEC.8; P.L.80-1990, SEC.14; P.L.135-1990, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.1-1991, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 22-4-17-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-4-17-5
Review board; appointments; hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall appoint a review board composed of three (3) members, not more than two (2) of whom shall be members of the same political party, with salaries to be fixed by the governor. The review board shall consist of the chairman and the two (2) members who shall serve for terms of three (3) years. At least one (1) member must be admitted to the practice of law in Indiana.

(b) Any claim pending before an administrative law judge, and all proceedings arising from that claim, may be transferred to and determined by the review board upon its own motion, at any time before the administrative law judge announces a decision. If the review board considers it advisable to procure additional evidence, it may direct the taking of additional evidence within a time period it shall fix. An employer that is a party to a claim transferred to the review board under this subsection is entitled to receive notice in accordance with section 6 of this chapter of the transfer or any other action to be taken under this section before a determination is made or other action concerning the claim is taken.

(c) Any proceeding so removed to the review board shall be heard by a quorum of the review board in accordance with the requirements of section 3 of this chapter. The review board shall notify the parties to any claim of its decision, together with its reasons for the decision.

(d) Members of the review board, when acting as administrative law judges, are subject to section 15 of this chapter.

(e) The review board may on the board's own motion affirm, modify, set aside, remand, or reverse the findings, conclusions, or orders of an administrative law judge on the basis of any of the following:

(1) Evidence previously submitted to the administrative law judge.

(2) The record of the proceeding after the taking of additional evidence as directed by the review board.

(3) A procedural error by the administrative law judge.

(4) The record of the proceeding after holding a hearing on the matter appealed.

(f) Each hearing before the review board shall be confined to the evidence submitted before the administrative law judge unless it is an original hearing. However, the review board may hear or procure additional evidence upon its own motion, or upon written application of either party, and for good cause shown, together with a showing of good reason why the additional evidence was not procured and introduced at the hearing before the administrative law judge.

(g) An application for leave to introduce additional evidence made by either party shall set forth the:

(1) names of the witnesses whose testimony will be offered; and

(2) facts to which they are expected to testify.

If the new evidence is documentary, then a copy of the document proposed to be introduced shall accompany the application. The application, if made by the appellant, must be presented at the time the request for hearing is filed.

(h) No additional evidence shall be admitted except after notice is issued by the review board to all parties to the appeal giving each party an opportunity to rebut the additional evidence. The notice must:

(1) designate the time and place at which additional evidence will be received;

(2) set forth the names of the witnesses whose testimony will be heard, together with a summary of the facts about which they are expected to testify; and

(3) include a copy of any document offered as additional evidence.

However, if all parties to an appeal are present at a hearing at which the review board upon its own motion determines to take additional evidence and the parties voluntarily waive their right of notice of the taking of additional evidence, the review board in its own discretion may proceed in the taking of additional evidence.

(i) The review board may remand any proceeding to an administrative law judge for the hearing of additional evidence under the same conditions and after notice is provided in the same manner as for the hearing of additional evidence by the review board.

(j) In the hearing of an appeal, the review board may allow oral argument, the filing of written argument, or both. After notice to all parties, any party to any proceeding in which additional evidence is taken may present material evidence relative to the question upon which the review board has authorized or directed the taking of additional evidence, and evidence in rebuttal also may be introduced.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1805; Acts 1965, c.190, s.12. As amended by P.L.34-1985, SEC.7; P.L.135-1990, SEC.9; P.L.173-1991, SEC.1; P.L.175-2009, SEC.30; P.L.171-2016, SEC.14; P.L.136-2018, SEC.113; P.L.121-2026, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 22-3-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-3-9-1
Personal injuries or death; damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Any person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation while engaged in business, trade or commerce within this state, and employing in such business, trade or commerce five (5) or more persons shall be liable and respond in damages to any person suffering injury while in the employ of such person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation, or in case of the death of such employee, then to his or her personal representative, for the benefit of the surviving widow or husband and children of such employee; and if none, then to such employee's parents; and if none, then to the next of kin dependent upon such employee, where such injury or death resulted in whole or in part from the negligence of such employer or his, its or their agents, servants, employees or officers, or by reason of any defect, mismanagement or insufficiency, due to his, its or their carelessness, negligence, fault or omission of duty.

Formerly: Acts 1911, c.88, s.1. As amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-4.1-20-1
"Eligible provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible provider" has the meaning set forth in 29 U.S.C. 3272.

As added by P.L.7-2011, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.174-2018, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 22-4-37-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 37 / Section 22-4-37-3
Invalidity of federal acts; contribution rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Should:

(1) the Congress of the United States amend, repeal, or authorize the implementation of a demonstration project under 29 U.S.C. 49 et seq., 26 U.S.C. 3301 through 3311, 42 U.S.C. 301 et seq., or 26 U.S.C. 3101 through 3504, or any statute or statutes supplemental to or in lieu thereof or any part or parts of said statutes, or should any or all of said statutes or any part or parts thereof be held invalid, to the end and with such effect that appropriations of funds by the said Congress and grants thereof to the state for the payment of costs of administration of the department are or no longer shall be available for such purposes;

(2) the primary responsibility for the administration of 26 U.S.C. 3301 through 26 U.S.C. 3311 be transferred to the state as a demonstration project authorized by Congress; or

(3) employers in Indiana subject to the payment of tax under 26 U.S.C. 3301 through 3311 be granted full credit upon such tax for contributions or taxes paid to the department;

then, beginning with the effective date of such change in liability for payment of such federal tax and for each year thereafter, the normal contribution rate under this article shall be established by the department and may not exceed three and one-half percent (3.5%) per year of each employer's payroll subject to contribution. With respect to each employer having a rate of contribution for such year pursuant to terms of IC 22-4-11-2(b)(2)(A), IC 22-4-11-2(b)(2)(B), IC 22-4-11-2(c), IC 22-4-11-3, IC 22-4-11-3.3, IC 22-4-11-3.5, and IC 22-4-11.5, to the rate of contribution, as determined for such year in which such change occurs, shall be added not more than eight-tenths percent (0.8%) as prescribed by the department.

(b) The amount of the excess of tax for which such employer is or may become liable by reason of this section over the amount which such employer would pay or become liable for except for the provisions of this section, together with any interest or earnings thereon, shall be paid and transferred into the employment and training services administration fund to be disbursed and paid out under the same conditions and for the same purposes as is other money provided to be paid into such fund. If the commissioner shall determine that as of January 1 of any year there is an excess in said fund over the money and funds required to be disbursed therefrom for the purposes thereof for such year, then and in such cases an amount equal to such excess, as determined by the commissioner, shall be transferred to and become part of the unemployment insurance benefit fund, and such funds shall be deemed to be and are hereby appropriated for the purposes set out in this section.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3803; Acts 1967, c.310, s.25. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.153; P.L.18-1987, SEC.100; P.L.21-1995, SEC.132; P.L.214-2005, SEC.65; P.L.108-2006, SEC.65; P.L.175-2009, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 22-5-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-5-9-7
Unlawful employment practice; reasonable diligence to confirm work eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This subsection does not apply to the hiring, recruitment, or employment of an unauthorized alien that occurred before July 1, 2026. Except as provided in subsection (c), it is unlawful for an employer to knowingly or intentionally recruit, hire, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien in Indiana.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, "reasonable diligence to confirm the work eligibility of an individual" includes:

(1) utilizing an electronic verification of work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify the work eligibility of an employee, except where the circumstances under which the verification was made would have put a reasonable person on notice that the verification was unreliable or of limited reliability; or

(2) engaging in diligence to confirm work eligibility of an individual in a manner that is consistent with industry standard best practices.

(c) An employer is not in violation of subsection (a) if the employer engaged in reasonable diligence to confirm the work eligibility of an individual before recruiting, hiring, or continuing to employ the individual.

As added by P.L.106-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-11-14-2
Public displays; permits; fees; qualified operations; denial of permit; violations
Status: in_force

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:

(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the granting of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, and other organizations or groups of individuals; and

(2) establish by rule the fee for the permit, which shall be paid into the fire and building services fund created under IC 22-12-6-1.

(b) The application for a permit required under subsection (a) must:

(1) name a competent operator who is to officiate at the display;

(2) set forth a brief resume of the operator's experience;

(3) be made in writing or an electronic format; and

(4) be received with the applicable fee by the department of homeland security at least five (5) business days before the display.

No operator who has a prior conviction for violating this chapter may operate any display for one (1) year after the conviction.

(c) Every display shall be handled by a qualified operator approved by the chief of the fire department of the municipality in which the display is to be held. A display shall be located, discharged, or fired as, in the opinion of:

(1) the chief of the fire department of the city or town in which the display is to be held; or

(2) the township fire chief or the fire chief of the municipality nearest the site proposed, in the case of a display to be held outside of the corporate limits of any city or town;

after proper inspection, is not hazardous to property or person.

(d) A permit granted under this section is not transferable.

(e) A denial of a permit by a municipality shall be issued in writing before the date of the display.

(f) A person may not possess, transport, or deliver special fireworks, except as authorized under this section.

Formerly: Acts 1939, c.154, s.2; Acts 1951, c.251, s.1; Acts 1972, P.L.178, SEC.1; Acts 1975, P.L.259, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2249; P.L.229-1985, SEC.2; P.L.3-1990, SEC.78; P.L.2-1995, SEC.86; P.L.168-1996, SEC.2; P.L.25-2004, SEC.2; P.L.1-2006, SEC.346; P.L.187-2006, SEC.2; P.L.57-2020, SEC.9; P.L.187-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 22-4-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-4-17-1
Mass layoffs; extended benefits; posting
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The department shall adopt reasonable procedures consistent with the provisions of this article for the expediting of the taking of claims of individuals for benefits in instances of mass layoffs by employers, the purpose of which shall be to minimize the amount of time required for such individuals to file claims upon becoming unemployed as the result of such mass layoffs.

(b) Except when the result would be inconsistent with the other provisions of this article, as provided in the rules of the department, the provisions of this article which apply to claims for, or the payment of, regular benefits shall apply to claims for, and the payment of, extended benefits.

(c) Whenever an extended benefit period is to become effective in this state as a result of a state "on" indicator, or an extended benefit period is to be terminated in this state as a result of a state "off" indicator, the commissioner shall make an appropriate public announcement.

(d) Computations described in IC 22-4-2-34(b) shall be made by the department in accordance with regulations prescribed by the United States Department of Labor.

(e) Each employer shall display and maintain in places readily accessible to all employees posters concerning its regulations and shall make available to each such individual upon request or at the time the individual becomes unemployed printed benefit rights information furnished by the department.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1801; Acts 1957, c.147, s.1; Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.41. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.95, SEC.6; P.L.18-1987, SEC.46; P.L.21-1995, SEC.85; P.L.108-2006, SEC.28; P.L.175-2009, SEC.26; P.L.200-2025, SEC.21; P.L.121-2026, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 22-11-14.5-1
"Indoor pyrotechnics" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "indoor pyrotechnics" means controlled exothermic chemical reactions that are timed to create the effects of heat, gas, sound, dispersion of aerosols, emission of visible electromagnetic radiation, or a combination of these effects to provide the maximum effect from the least volume (as provided in National Fire Protection Association Standard 1126 (2001 edition)). The term does not include the following novelties and trick noisemakers:

(1) Snakes or glow worms.

(2) Smoke devices.

(3) Wire sparklers that do not contain magnesium and that contain less than one hundred (100) grams of composition per item.

(4) Trick noisemakers, which include party poppers, booby traps, snappers, trick matches, cigarette loads, and auto burglar alarms.

As added by P.L.25-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-6-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-6-2-3
Settlement of disputes; reasonable efforts
Status: in_force

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 when made, and to prevent, if possible, the collective bargaining process from reaching a state of impasse and stalemate.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.341, s.3.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-8
"Sale"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "sale" means any of the following:

(1) Transfer of title or possession, or both.

(2) Exchange or barter, including conditional exchanges or agreements.

(3) Giving cigarettes as samples, prizes, or gifts.

(4) Exchange of cigarettes for consideration other than money.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-3-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-3-3-18
Death resulting from injuries; award; payment to dependents
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) Dependents under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 shall consist of the following three (3) classes:

(1) Presumptive dependents.

(2) Total dependents in fact.

(3) Partial dependents in fact.

(b) Presumptive dependents shall be entitled to compensation to the complete exclusion of total dependents in fact and partial dependents in fact and shall be entitled to such compensation in equal shares.

(c) Total dependents in fact shall be entitled to compensation to the complete exclusion of partial dependents in fact and shall be entitled to such compensation, if more than one (1) such dependent exists, in equal shares. The question of total dependency shall be determined as of the time of death.

(d) Partial dependents in fact shall not be entitled to any compensation if any other class of dependents exist. The weekly compensation to persons partially dependent in fact shall be in the same proportion to the weekly compensation of persons wholly dependent as the average amount contributed weekly by the deceased to such partial dependent in fact bears to his average weekly wages at the time of the occurrence of the accident. The question of partial dependency in fact shall be determined as of the time of the occurrence of the accident.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.38; Acts 1947, c.162, s.7. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 22-2-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-2-20-1
"Case conference committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "case conference committee" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-35-9-3.

As added by P.L.109-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-48 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-48
Use of tax revenues; appropriations; payment date
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. (a) The tax shall be paid directly to the director who shall deposit the revenues in a special fund to be used solely for safety and health consultation, education, and training services for employer groups and for onsite consultation service as provided in section 41 of this chapter. These revenues shall not be transferable to any other fund and shall not revert to the general fund at the end of any fiscal year.

(b) Tax revenues as provided for in section 47 of this chapter shall be made available to INSafe only by appropriation of the general assembly based upon the needs of INSafe as determined by the department and submitted in the form of a budget in the manner provided by law.

(c) The annual tax payment is due and payable on or before May 1 of each year in which the tax is imposed.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1975, P.L.255, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.95, SEC.11; P.L.37-1985, SEC.42; P.L.34-1988, SEC.17; P.L.32-2008, SEC.6; P.L.76-2012, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-4-32-17 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 22-4-32-17
Fiduciaries; final report; notice of payment of contribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. No final report or act of any executor, administrator, receiver, other fiduciary, or other officer engaged in administering the assets of any employer subject to the payment of contributions under this article and acting under the authority and supervision of any court shall be allowed or approved by the court unless such report or account shows and the court finds that all contributions, interest, and penalties imposed by this article have been paid pursuant to this section, and that all contributions which may become due under this article are secured by bond or deposit.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3319. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.141; P.L.290-2001, SEC.27; P.L.175-2009, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 22-4-19-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 22-4-19-9
Payroll reports; preparation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If any employing unit fails to make any payroll report required by this article, the commissioner shall give written notice by mail to the employing unit to make and file the report within ten (10) days from the date of the notice. If the employing unit, by its proper members, officers, or agents, fails or refuses to make and file the report within such time, the report shall be made by the department from the best information available, and the amount of contribution due shall be computed thereon and the report shall be prima facie correct for the purposes of this article.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.2009; Acts 1951, c.295, s.11. As amended by P.L.20-1986, SEC.13; P.L.18-1987, SEC.58; P.L.21-1995, SEC.98; P.L.290-2001, SEC.17; P.L.42-2011, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 22-9-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 12 / Section 22-9-12-4
Disciplining, terminating, or retaliating against employee prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An employer may not:

(1) discipline;

(2) terminate; or

(3) retaliate against;

an employee because the employee has requested or used an accommodation for the employee's pregnancy.

(b) The following actions may not be considered to be disciplinary or retaliatory under subsection (a):

(1) An employer's attempt to accommodate an employee's request for accommodation under section 3(a) of this chapter.

(2) An employer's decision not to accommodate an employee's request for accommodation under section 3(a) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.87-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-12-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-12-7-6
Emergency or temporary orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) An emergency or other temporary order may be issued under IC 4-21.5-4 whenever the appropriate person under section 1 of this chapter determines that conduct or a condition of property:

(1) presents a clear and immediate hazard of death or serious bodily injury to any person other than a trespasser;

(2) is prohibited without a permit, registration, certification, release, authorization, variance, exemption, or other license required under IC 22-14 or IC 22-15 or another statute administered by a person described in section 1 of this chapter and the license has not been issued; or

(3) will conceal a violation of law.

(b) An emergency or other temporary order issued by an employee or agent of the department must be approved by the state fire marshal or by the executive director of the department.

(c) An approval under subsection (b) may be orally communicated to the employee or agent issuing the order. However, the department shall maintain a written record of the approval.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.357; P.L.187-2021, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 22-11-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 16 / Section 22-11-16-1
"Owner" defined
Status: in_force

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.
Ind. Code § 22-11-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-11-17-2
Obstruction of exits; special egress control device; inoperative fire alarms; unplanned fire alarm activation
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) and section 2.5 of this chapter, an owner of a public building shall not permit an exit to be locked or obstructed in any manner that denies the public a continuous and unobstructed means of egress while lawfully occupied by anyone who is not an officer or an employee.

(b) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that:

(1) allow the owner of a public building to equip an exit with a special egress control device;

(2) limit the circumstances under which a special egress control device may be used; and

(3) allow an exit that was in compliance with the rules of the commission when the exit was constructed to be equipped with a special egress control device.

(c) An owner of a public building shall not permit a fire alarm to be disconnected or otherwise rendered inoperative, except in cases of routine maintenance or for repair.

(d) A school that has one (1) or more employees shall develop a plan to address unplanned fire alarm activation as part of its emergency operations plan.

(e) A school's emergency operations plan for unplanned fire alarm activation shall include procedures for the following:

(1) Evacuation of the building when the fire alarm is heard. A school with a fire alarm panel that allows for a positive fire alarm sequence may:

(A) develop a plan to investigate an unplanned fire alarm activation before activating the audible and visual alarms requiring evacuation;

(B) designate school officials to acknowledge that an alarm has been activated and initiate an investigation within fifteen (15) seconds;

(C) secure-in-place for up to three (3) minutes in order for a designated school official to determine, by investigation, if an active shooter is on the property; and

(D) following the three (3) minute period under clause (C), the school must evacuate, unless an active shooter has been verified to be on the school's property.

(2) Compliance with all provisions of 675 IAC 28-1-28.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.140, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.169-1996, SEC.2; P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.14; P.L.187-2021, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 22-9.3-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.3 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9.3-5-2
Unlawful licensing requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. It is unlawful discrimination to require a person who is applying for a license, or to renew a license, to affirm any of the following:

(1) That a person with a specific personal characteristic is inherently superior or inferior to a person with a different personal characteristic.

(2) That a person, by virtue of the person's personal characteristic, should be blamed for actions committed in the past.

(3) That a person's moral character is determined, in whole or in part, by a personal characteristic of the person.

As added by P.L.196-2025, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, unless otherwise provided:

"Board" means the board of safety review created by this chapter.

"Commission" means the occupational safety standards commission created by this chapter.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor or the commissioner's duly designated representative.

"Department" means the department of labor.

"Employee" means a person permitted to work by an employer in employment.

"Employer" means any individual or type of organization, including the state and all its political subdivisions, that has in its employ one (1) or more individuals.

"INSafe" means the division of the department created by section 40 of this chapter.

"Safety order" refers to a notice issued to employers by the commissioner of labor for alleged violations of this chapter, including any health and safety standards.

"Standard" refers to both health and safety standards.

"Voluntary protection program" means a program offered by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration to employers subject to this chapter that exempts the employers from general scheduled inspections.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.263, SEC.1; P.L.37-1985, SEC.33; P.L.225-1995, SEC.1; P.L.32-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-20 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-20
Investigation
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) Upon receipt of an application for authorization under this chapter, the department shall make an investigation to determine the accuracy of the statements in the application to determine if the postsecondary proprietary educational institution meets the minimum standards for authorization.

(b) During the investigation under subsection (a), the department may grant a temporary status of authorization. The temporary status of authorization is sufficient to meet the requirements of this chapter until a determination on authorization is made.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.178-2016, SEC.14; P.L.157-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 22-4-11.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 22-4-11.5-7
Transferring all or part of trade or business; successor employers with substantially common ownership, management, or control
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to a transfer of a trade or business that meets the following requirements:

(1) An employer transfers all or a portion of the employer's trade or business to another employer.

(2) At the time of the transfer, the two (2) employers have substantially common ownership, management, or control.

(b) The successor employer shall assume the experience account balance of the predecessor employer for the resources and liabilities of the predecessor employer's experience account that are attributable to the transfer.

(c) The contribution rates of both employers shall be recalculated, and the recalculated rate made effective on the first day of the calendar year during which the transfer occurred if the effective date of the transfer described in subsection (a) is before April 1, and the first day of the subsequent calendar year, if the effective date of the transfer described in subsection (a) is after March 31.

(d) The payroll of the predecessor employer on the effective date of the transfer, and the benefits chargeable to the predecessor employer's original experience account after the effective date of the transfer, must be divided between the predecessor employer and the successor employer in accordance with rules adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2.

(e) Any written determination made by the department is conclusive and binding on both the predecessor employer and the successor employer unless one (1) employer files or both employers file a written protest with the department setting forth all reasons for the protest. A protest under this section must be filed not later than fifteen (15) days after the date the department sends the initial determination to the employers. The protest shall be heard and determined under this section and IC 22-4-32-1 through IC 22-4-32-15. The predecessor employer, the successor employer, and the department shall be parties to the hearing before the liability administrative law judge and are entitled to receive copies of all pleadings and the decision.

As added by P.L.98-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.108-2006, SEC.18; P.L.122-2019, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-4.1-4-6
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.46-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.69-2015, SEC.36. Expired 7-1-2015 by P.L.69-2015, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 22-4-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-4-10-9
Employing units; eligibility for separate accounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Where employing units are related because one employing unit has created or acquired a separate employing unit with no existing experience account, the employing units are responsible for determining whether they are eligible for separate accounts before requesting a new account.

(b) Where employing units with properly acquired experience accounts become related and ineligible for separate accounts through acquisition or merger, the entities are responsible for reporting the acquisition or merger to the department. The department shall combine the experience balance of the two (2) accounts once it receives the report.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 22-4-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-4-8-2
Services included
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The term "employment" shall include:

(a) An individual's entire service performed within or both within and without Indiana if the service is localized in Indiana.

(b) An individual's entire service performed within or both within and without Indiana if the service is not localized in any state, but some of the service is performed in Indiana and:

(1) the base of operations, or, if there is no base of operations, then the place from which such service is directed or controlled is in Indiana;

(2) the base of operations or place from which such service is directed or controlled is not in any state in which some part of the service is performed but the individual's residence is in Indiana; or

(3) such service is not covered under the unemployment compensation law of any other state or Canada, and the place from which the service is directed or controlled is in Indiana.

(c) Services not covered under subsections (a) and (b) and performed entirely without Indiana, with respect to no part of which contributions are required and paid under an unemployment compensation law of any other state or of the United States, shall be deemed to be employment subject to this article if the department approves the election of the individual performing such services and the employing unit for which such services are performed, that the entire services of such individual shall be deemed to be employment subject to this article.

(d) Services covered by an election duly approved by the department, in accordance with an agreement pursuant to IC 22-4-22-1 through IC 22-4-22-5, shall be deemed to be employment during the effective period of such election.

(e) Service shall be deemed to be localized within a state if:

(1) the service is performed entirely within such state; or

(2) the service is performed both within and without such state, but the service performed without such state is incidental to the individual's service within the state, such as is temporary or transitory in nature or consists of isolated transactions.

(f) Periods of vacation with pay or leave with pay, other than military leave granted or given to an individual by an employer.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the term employment shall also include all services performed by an officer or member of the crew of an American vessel or American aircraft, on or in connection with such vessel or such aircraft, provided that the operating office, from which the operations of such vessel operating on navigable waters within or the operations of such aircraft within, or the operation of such vessel or aircraft within and without the United States are ordinarily and regularly supervised, managed, directed, and controlled, is within this state.

(h) Services performed for an employer which is subject to contribution solely by reason of liability for any federal tax against which credit may be taken for contributions paid into a state unemployment compensation fund.

(i) The following:

(1) Service performed after December 31, 1971, by an individual in the employ of this state or any of its instrumentalities (or in the employ of this state and one (1) or more other states or their instrumentalities) for a hospital or eligible postsecondary educational institution located in Indiana.

(2) Service performed after December 31, 1977, by an individual in the employ of this state or a political subdivision of the state or any instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision, or any instrumentality which is wholly owned by the state and one (1) or more other states or political subdivisions, if the service is excluded from "employment" as defined in Section 3306(c)(7) of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (26 U.S.C. 3306(c)(7)). However, service performed after December 31, 1977, as the following is excluded:

(A) An elected official.

(B) A member of a legislative body or of the judiciary of a state or political subdivision.

(C) A member of the state national guard or air national guard.

(D) An employee serving on a temporary basis in the case of fire, snow, storm, earthquake, flood, or similar emergency.

(E) An individual in a position which, under the laws of the state, is designated as:

(i) a major nontenured policymaking or advisory position; or

(ii) a policymaking or advisory position the performance of the duties of which ordinarily does not require more than eight (8) hours per week.

(3) Service performed after March 31, 1981, by an individual whose service is part of an unemployment work relief or work training program assisted or financed in whole by any federal agency or an agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, by an individual receiving such work relief or work training is excluded.

(j) Service performed after December 31, 1971, by an individual in the employ of a religious, charitable, educational, or other organization, but only if the following conditions are met:

(1) The service is excluded from "employment" as defined in the Federal Unemployment Tax Act solely by reason of Section 3306(c)(8) of that act (26 U.S.C. 3306(c)(8)).

(2) The organization had four (4) or more individuals in employment for some portion of a day in each of twenty (20) different weeks, whether or not such weeks were consecutive, within either the current or preceding calendar year, regardless of whether they were employed at the same moment of time.

(3) For the purposes of subdivisions (1) and (2), the term "employment" does not apply to service performed as follows:

(A) In the employ of:

(i) a church or convention or association of churches; or

(ii) an organization which is operated primarily for religious purposes and which is operated, supervised, controlled, or principally supported by a church or convention or association of churches.

(B) By a duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of a church in the exercise of his ministry or by a member of a religious order in the exercise of duties required by such order.

(C) Before January 1, 1978, in the employ of a school which is not an eligible postsecondary educational institution.

(D) In a facility conducted for the purpose of carrying out a program of rehabilitation for individuals whose earning capacity is impaired by age or physical or mental deficiency or injury or providing remunerative work for individuals who because of their impaired physical or mental capacity cannot be readily absorbed in the competitive labor market by an individual receiving such rehabilitation or remunerative work.

(E) As part of an unemployment work relief or work training program assisted or financed in whole or in part by any federal agency or an agency of a state or political subdivision thereof, by an individual receiving such work relief or work training.

(k) The service of an individual who is a citizen of the United States, performed outside the United States (except in Canada), after December 31, 1971, in the employ of an American employer (other than service which is deemed "employment" under the provisions of subsection (a), (b), or (e) or the parallel provisions of another state's law), if the following apply:

(1) The employer's principal place of business in the United States is located in this state.

(2) The employer has no place of business in the United States, but the employer is:

(A) an individual who is a resident of this state;

(B) a corporation which is organized under the laws of this state;

(C) a partnership, limited liability partnership, or a trust and the number of the partners or trustees who are residents of this state is greater than the number who are residents of any one (1) other state; or

(D) an association, a joint venture, an estate, a limited liability company, a joint stock company, or an insurance company (referred to as an "entity" in this clause), and either:

(i) the entity is organized under the laws of this state; or

(ii) the number of owners, members, or beneficiaries who are residents of this state is greater than the number who are residents of any one (1) other state.

(3) None of the criteria of subdivisions (1) and (2) is met but the employer has elected coverage in this state or, the employer having failed to elect coverage in any state, the individual has filed a claim for benefits, based on such service, under the law of this state.

(4) An "American employer," for purposes of this subsection, means:

(A) an individual who is a resident of the United States;

(B) a partnership or limited liability partnership, if two-thirds (2/3) or more of the partners are residents of the United States;

(C) a trust, if all of the trustees are residents of the United States; or

(D) a corporation, an association, a joint venture, an estate, a limited liability company, a joint stock company, or an insurance company organized or established under the laws of the United States or of any state.

(l) The term "employment" also includes the following:

(1) Service performed after December 31, 1977, by an individual in agricultural labor (as defined in section 3(c) of this chapter) when the service is performed for an employing unit which:

(A) during any calendar quarter in either the current or preceding calendar year paid cash remuneration of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) or more to individuals employed in agricultural labor; or

(B) for some portion of a day in each of twenty (20) different calendar weeks, whether or not the weeks were consecutive, in either the current or the preceding calendar year, employed in agricultural labor ten (10) or more individuals, regardless of whether they were employed at the same time.

(2) For the purposes of this subsection, any individual who is a member of a crew furnished by a crew leader to perform service in agricultural labor for any other person shall be treated as an employee of the crew leader:

(A) if the crew leader holds a valid certificate of registration under the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act of 1963, or substantially all the members of the crew operate or maintain tractors, mechanized harvesting or crop dusting equipment, or any other mechanized equipment, which is provided by the crew leader; and

(B) if the individual is not an employee of another person within the meaning of section 1 of this chapter.

(3) For the purposes of subdivision (1), in the case of an individual who is furnished by a crew leader to perform service in agricultural labor for any other person and who is not treated as an employee of the crew leader under subdivision (2):

(A) the other person and not the crew leader shall be treated as the employer of the individual; and

(B) the other person shall be treated as having paid cash remuneration to the individual in an amount equal to the amount of cash remuneration paid to the individual by the crew leader (either on the individual's own behalf or on behalf of the other person) for the service in agricultural labor performed for the other person.

(4) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "crew leader" means an individual who:

(A) furnishes individuals to perform service in agricultural labor for any other person;

(B) pays (either on the individual's own behalf or on behalf of the other person) the agricultural laborers furnished by the individual for the service in agricultural labor performed by them; and

(C) has not entered into a written agreement with the other person under which the individual is designated as an employee of the other person.

(m) The term "employment" includes domestic service after December 31, 1977, in a private home, local college club, or local chapter of a college fraternity or sorority performed for a person who paid cash remuneration of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more after December 31, 1977, in the current calendar year or the preceding calendar year to individuals employed in the domestic service in any calendar quarter.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.802; Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.14. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.262, SEC.13; Acts 1978, P.L.122, SEC.1; Acts 1979, P.L.229, SEC.1; Acts 1981, P.L.209, SEC.5; P.L.18-1987, SEC.27; P.L.2-2007, SEC.291; P.L.3-2008, SEC.158; P.L.175-2009, SEC.7; P.L.200-2025, SEC.5; P.L.113-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-9.5-6-16
Effect of order on prior transactions
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A commission order under section 15 of this chapter does not affect a contract, a sale, an encumbrance, or a lease that:

(1) was consummated before the commission issued the order; and

(2) involved a bona fide purchaser, an encumbrancer, or a tenant who did not have actual notice of the finding of reasonable cause filed under this article.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.154.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-46 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-46
Tax; worker's compensation insurance carriers and self-insured employers
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. The tax is imposed upon:

(1) each insurance carrier licensed to do worker's compensation business in the state; and

(2) each self-insured employer.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.28-1988, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 22-12-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-12-6-7
Permit application fee and inspection fee
Status: in_force

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 20-18-2-16).

(b) The department shall charge an application fee set by rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2 for amusement and entertainment permits issued under IC 22-14-3.

(c) The department shall collect an inspection fee set by rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2 whenever the department conducts an inspection for a special event endorsement under IC 22-14-3.

(d) Halls, gymnasiums, or places of assembly in which contests, drills, exhibitions, plays, displays, dances, concerts, or other types of amusement are held by colleges, universities, social or fraternal organizations, lodges, farmers organizations, societies, labor unions, trade associations, or churches are exempt from the fees charged or collected under subsections (b) and (c), unless rental fees are charged or collected.

(e) The fees set for applications or inspections under this section must be sufficient to pay all the direct and indirect costs of processing an application or performing an inspection for which the fee is set. In setting the fees, the commission may consider differences in the degree or complexity of the activity being performed for each fee.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.38-1990, SEC.3; P.L.159-1995, SEC.4; P.L.1-2005, SEC.189; P.L.1-2006, SEC.355; P.L.187-2021, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-3
Waiver of exemption from act by employer; notice of acceptance; filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An employer who is exempt under this section from the operation of the compensation provisions of this chapter may at any time waive such exemption and thereby accept the provisions of this chapter by giving notice as provided in subsection (b).

(b) The notice of acceptance referred to in subsection (a) shall be given thirty (30) days prior to any accident resulting in injury or death, provided that if any such injury occurred less than thirty (30) days after the date of employment, notice of acceptance given at the time of employment shall be sufficient notice thereof. The notice shall be in writing or print in a substantial form prescribed by the worker's compensation board and shall be given by the employer by posting the same in a conspicuous place in the plant, shop, office, room, or place where the employee is employed, or by serving it personally upon the employee. The notice shall be given by the employee by sending the same in registered letter addressed to the employer at his last known residence or place of business, or by giving it personally to the employer, or any of his agents upon whom a summons in civil actions may be served under the laws of the state.

(c) A copy of the notice in prescribed form shall also be filed with the worker's compensation board, within five (5) days after its service in such manner upon the employee or employer.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.3; Acts 1963, c.388, s.2; Acts 1974, P.L.109, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.28-1988, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 22-4-29-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 22-4-29-3
Assessments; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commissioner, or the commissioner's duly authorized representative, shall immediately notify the employing unit of the assessment, and the assessment shall be final unless the employing unit protests the assessment within fifteen (15) days after the department sends the notice.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3003. As amended by P.L.20-1986, SEC.14; P.L.18-1987, SEC.77; P.L.21-1995, SEC.112; P.L.122-2019, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-29 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-29
Priorities and preferences; assignment; claims of creditors; child support income withholding
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) All rights of compensation granted by this chapter shall have the same preference or priority for the whole thereof against the assets of the employer as is allowed by law for any unpaid wages for labor.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), no claims for compensation under this chapter shall be assignable, and all compensation and claims therefor shall be exempt from all claims of creditors.

(c) Compensation awards under section 16 of this chapter are subject to child support income withholding under IC 31-16-15 and other remedies available for the enforcement of a child support order. The maximum amount that may be withheld under this subsection is one-half (1/2) of the compensation award.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.22. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.70; P.L.95-1988, SEC.19; P.L.1-1997, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 22-3-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-3-2-4
Preexisting contracts; continuance; minors
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Every contract of service between any employer and employee covered by IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6, written or implied, in operation on May 21, 1929, or made or implied prior to May 21, 1929, shall, after May 21, 1929, be presumed to continue; and every such contract made subsequent to May 21, 1929, shall be presumed to have been made subject to the provisions of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 unless either party, except as provided in section 15 of this chapter, shall give notice, as provided in section 9 of this chapter, to the other party to such contract that the provisions of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 (other than IC 22-3-4-13) are not intended to apply.

(b) A like presumption shall exist equally in the case of all minors unless notice of the same character be given by or to the parent or guardian of the minor.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.4. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 22-10-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-10-2-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.7. Repealed by P.L.231-1983, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 22-14-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-14-3-4
Special event endorsements on permits
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4. (a) The department may modify an amusement and entertainment permit with a special event endorsement that covers one (1) or more events not specified in the initial permit.

(b) To qualify for a special event endorsement, an applicant must:

(1) provide the information required by the commission;

(2) demonstrate through an inspection that the special events covered by the application will be conducted in compliance with applicable fire safety laws; and

(3) pay the inspection fee set under IC 22-12-6-7.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.375; P.L.187-2021, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 22-4-35-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 35 / Section 22-4-35-2
Criminal actions; prosecution
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. All criminal actions for violations of this article shall be prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney, or with the assistance of the attorney general or a United States attorney, if requested by the commissioner, in any county:

(1) in which the employer has a place of business;

(2) in which the alleged violator resides; or

(3) if an offense is committed using the Internet or another computer network (as defined in IC 35-43-2-3):

(A) from which or to which access to the Internet or another computer network was made; or

(B) in which a computer, computer data, computer software, or computer network that was used to access the Internet or another computer network is located.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3602. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2225; P.L.18-1987, SEC.96; P.L.21-1995, SEC.129; P.L.108-2006, SEC.63; P.L.183-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-22.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-22.1
Commissioner to administer; other agencies
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 22.1. Commissioner to Administer - Other Agencies. The commissioner and such representatives as he may designate shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the safety standards adopted by the commission. The commissioner may utilize other agencies of the state government and its political subdivisions in carrying out his functions under this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-16.2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-16.2-b
Enforcement of standards; alternate standards; statement of enforceable standards
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 16.2. (a) A United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard lawfully adopted by OSHA under federal law may be enforced by the department without any further action by the board.

(b) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall enforce the federal standards described in subsection (a) not earlier than sixty (60) days after the final standard by federal OSHA becomes effective.

(c) The board may adopt an alternate standard which it finds is at least as effective in providing safe and healthful employment as the federal standard under the procedures set forth in IC 22-8-1.1-15, IC 22-8-1.1-15.1, and IC 22-8-1.1-16.1.

(d) Notwithstanding IC 4-22-7-7(a), the board shall publish a statement describing a standard enforceable under this section. The statement must make reference to the federal regulation. The statement must be published under IC 4-22-7-7(b).

As added by P.L.117-1994, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.333.
Ind. Code § 22-1-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-1-1-15
Labor information; wages and hours; records
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Every employer, employee, owner or other person shall furnish to the commissioner of labor any information which the commissioner of labor is authorized to require, and shall make true and specific answers to all questions, whether submitted orally or in writing, which are authorized to be put to him.

(b) Every employer shall keep a true and accurate record of the name, address or occupation of each person employed by him, and of the daily and weekly hours worked by each such person and of the wages paid each pay period to each such person. Provided however, That the record of the daily and weekly hours worked or of the wages paid shall not be required for any person who:

(1) is employed in a bona fide executive, agricultural, domestic, administrative or professional capacity;

(2) is employed in the capacity of an outside salesman; or

(3) has entered into a contract to play baseball at the minor league level and is compensated under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that expressly provides for wages and working conditions.

No employer shall make or cause to be made any false entries in any such record.

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.334, s.15. As amended by P.L.67-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-27.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-27.1
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.1. (a) The commissioner may assess the following civil penalties:

(1) Any employer who has received a safety order for violation of any standard, rule, or order not of a serious nature may be assessed a civil penalty of up to seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for each such violation.

(2) Any employer who has received a safety order for a serious violation of any standard, rule, or order or this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty of up to seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for each such violation.

(3) Any employer who fails to correct a violation for which a safety order has been issued within the period permitted may be assessed a civil penalty of up to seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for each day during which the failure or violation continues.

(4) Any employer who fails to comply with the posting requirements in this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty of up to seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for each violation.

(5) Any employer who repeatedly violates any standard, rule, or order or this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty of up to seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) for each violation.

(6) Any employer who knowingly violates any standard, rule, or order or this chapter, where any such violation cannot reasonably be determined to have contributed to an employee fatality, shall be assessed a civil penalty of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation and may be assessed a civil penalty of up to seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) for each violation.

(7) An employer who knowingly violates any standard, rule, or order or this chapter, where any such violation can reasonably be determined to have contributed to an employee fatality, shall be assessed a civil penalty of not less than nine thousand four hundred seventy-two dollars ($9,472) for each violation and may be assessed a civil penalty of up to one hundred thirty-two thousand five hundred ninety-eight dollars ($132,598) for each violation.

(b) For purposes of this section, a serious violation exists in a place of employment if there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a condition which exists or from one (1) or more practices, means, methods, operations, or processes which have been adopted or are in use in the place of employment, unless the employer did not know and could not, with the exercise of reasonable diligence, have known of the presence of the violation.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.26. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2233; P.L.170-1991, SEC.25; P.L.84-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-2-20-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-2-20-6
Adverse employment actions; employee absence to attend a conference or meeting
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an employer may not take an adverse employment action against an employee as a result of the employee's absence from work to attend:

(1) an attendance conference under IC 20-33-2.5; or

(2) a case conference committee meeting;

with respect to the employee's child.

(b) An employer may take an adverse employment action against an employee as a result of the employee's absence from work to attend a conference or meeting described in subsection (a) if:

(1) the employee has attended more than one (1) conference or more than one (1) meeting for the calendar year;

(2) the absence was longer than reasonably necessary to:

(A) attend; and

(B) travel to and from;

the conference or meeting; or

(3) the employee failed to give the employer notice of the conference or meeting at least five (5) days in advance of the conference or meeting.

(c) An employer is not required to pay an employee for:

(1) attending; or

(2) traveling to or from;

a conference or meeting described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.109-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-15-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-15-5-11-b
Elevator inspector license; initial license requirements; renewal license; license expiration; invalid license
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 11. (a) An individual may not act as an elevator inspector unless the individual holds an elevator inspector license issued under this chapter.

(b) An individual who is an applicant for an elevator inspector license shall meet the standards set forth in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) American National Standard QEI-1 (Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors) or other nationally accepted standard qualifying authority that the department has determined has equivalent requirements as ASME QEI-1 for obtaining and retaining certification.

(c) An applicant for an initial elevator inspector license must do the following:

(1) Submit to the department an application provided by the department that contains the following information:

(A) The name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the applicant.

(B) Any other information the department requires.

(2) Submit to the department any proof of eligibility the department requires.

(3) Demonstrate proof of insurance as required by section 14 of this chapter.

(4) Pay the license fee established under IC 22-12-6-6. The license fee is nonrefundable and must be paid each time an applicant submits an application.

(5) Affirm under penalty of perjury that all information provided to the department is true to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief.

(d) An applicant for a renewal elevator inspector license shall:

(1) Submit to the department an application provided by the department that contains the following information:

(A) The name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the applicant.

(B) Any other information the department requires.

(2) Submit proof of completion of the continuing education required by section 15 of this chapter.

(3) Demonstrate proof of insurance as required by section 14 of this chapter.

(4) Pay the license fee established under IC 22-12-6-6. The license fee is nonrefundable and must be paid each time an applicant submits an application.

(5) Affirm under penalty of perjury that all information provided to the department is true to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief.

(e) An initial elevator inspector license issued under this chapter expires on December 31 of the second year after the license was issued.

(f) A renewal of an elevator inspector license is valid for two (2) years.

(g) An individual who engages in the business of an elevator inspector shall carry the individual's license and present the license for inspection by a representative of the department upon request.

(h) If the QEI-1 certification or other certification standard approved by the department that made the individual eligible for an inspector license under subsection (b):

(1) is terminated;

(2) expires; or

(3) becomes invalid for any other reason;

the elevator inspector's license immediately becomes invalid.

As added by P.L.119-2002, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.14; P.L.230-2019, SEC.7; P.L.152-2026, SEC.428.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-5
Coal mining; application of law
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. On and after April 1, 1963, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the state, to all political divisions thereof, to all municipal corporations within the state, to persons, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations engaged in mining coal, and to employees thereof, without any right of exemption from the compensation provisions of this chapter, except as provided in section 34(i) of this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.4b; Acts 1963, c.388, s.5. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.57; P.L.8-1993, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-7
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the student assurance fund established by section 18 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 22-4-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-4-10-3
Rates
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 1(b) through 1(e) of this chapter and IC 22-4-37-3, each employer shall pay contributions equal to the amount determined or estimated by the department under section 6 of this chapter, IC 22-4-11-2, IC 22-4-11-3.5, and IC 22-4-11.5.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1003; Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.19. As amended by P.L.225-1985, SEC.1; P.L.108-2006, SEC.11; P.L.175-2009, SEC.9; P.L.110-2010, SEC.25; P.L.2-2011, SEC.6; P.L.113-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-10
Lifting devices; regulation by county, city, or town; permits; inspections
Status: in_force

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 submit its ordinances and other regulations that regulate lifting devices to the commission for approval. The ordinance or other regulation is not effective until it is approved by the commission. If any of these ordinances or regulations conflict with the commission's rules, the commission's rules supersede the local ordinance or other regulation.

(c) A unit may issue permits only to applicants who qualify under IC 22-15-5. However, the unit may specify a lesser fee than that set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(7).

(d) A unit must inspect regulated lifting devices with inspectors who possess the qualifications necessary to be employed by the department of homeland security as a regulated lifting device inspector.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.119-2002, SEC.9; P.L.22-2005, SEC.36; P.L.187-2021, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 22-5-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-5-9-4
"Employer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "employer" means a person, including an agent, that employs employees in Indiana.

As added by P.L.106-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-10-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-10-2-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.14. As amended by P.L.231-1983, SEC.5; P.L.112-1992, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.35-2007, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 22-4-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-4-14-7
Institutions of higher education and other educational institutions; service providers to or on behalf of educational institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Benefits based on service in employment defined in IC 22-4-8-2(i) and IC 22-4-8-2(j) shall be payable in the same amount, on the terms, and subject to the same conditions as compensation payable on the basis of other service subject to this article, unless otherwise specifically provided, subject to the following exceptions:

(1) With respect to service performed in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity for an educational institution, benefits may not be paid based on the service for any week of unemployment commencing during the period between two (2) successive academic years, or terms, or during the period between two (2) regular but not successive terms, or during a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract, to any individual if the individual performs the services in the first of the academic years or terms and if there is a reasonable assurance that the individual will perform services in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity for any educational institution in the second of the academic years or terms.

(2) With respect to services performed in any capacity (other than those listed in subdivision (1) of this section) for an educational institution, benefits may not be paid based on the service of an individual for any week which commences during a period between two (2) successive academic years or terms if the individual performs the service in the first of the academic years or terms and there is reasonable assurance that the individual will perform the service in the second of the academic years or terms. However, with respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after January 1, 1984, if compensation is denied to any individual under this subdivision and the individual was not offered an opportunity to perform such services for the educational institution for the second of the academic years or terms, the individual is entitled to a retroactive payment of compensation for each week for which the individual filed a timely claim for compensation and for which compensation was denied solely by reason of this subdivision.

(3) With respect to any services described in subdivision (1) or (2), compensation payable for these services shall be denied to any individual for any week which commences during an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess if there is reasonable assurance that the individual will perform the services in the period immediately following the vacation period or holiday recess.

(4) With respect to any services described in subdivisions (1) and (2), benefits shall not be payable on the basis of services in any such capacities as specified in subdivisions (1), (2), and (3), to any individual who performed such services in an educational institution while in the employ of an educational service agency. For purposes of this subdivision, the term "educational service agency" means a governmental agency or governmental entity that is established and operated exclusively for the purpose of providing such services to one (1) or more educational institutions.

(5) For services to which 26 U.S.C. 3309(a)(1) applies, if the services are provided to or on behalf of an educational institution, compensation payable based on the services may be denied as specified in subdivisions (1), (2), (3), and (4).

(b) For purposes of this section, benefits may not be denied during the period between academic years or terms to any individual having wage credits earned with other than an educational institution if the wage credits qualify the individual under section 5 of this chapter and the individual is otherwise eligible. In these cases, the claim shall be computed based on the wage credits earned with employers other than educational institutions reported for the individual during the base period, in accordance with IC 22-4-12-2 and IC 22-4-12-4. Benefits paid based on the computation shall be only for weeks of unemployment occurring between academic years or terms. For any weeks of unemployment claims other than between academic years or terms, the claims of these individuals shall be recomputed to include all base period wages.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.34. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.262, SEC.22; Acts 1978, P.L.122, SEC.2; Acts 1979, P.L.229, SEC.3; P.L.227-1983, SEC.8; P.L.129-1984, SEC.2; P.L.2-2011, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-9.5-10-1
Intimidation or interference with exercise of another's rights; classification of offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person commits a Class A misdemeanor if the person, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force intentionally intimidates or interferes with or attempts to intimidate or interfere with a person:

(1) because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin and because the person is or has been selling, purchasing, renting, financing, occupying, or contracting or negotiating for the sale, purchase, rental, financing, or occupation of any dwelling, or applying for or participating in a service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or

(2) because the person is or has been, or to intimidate the person from:

(A) participating, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, in an activity, a service, an organization, or a facility described in subdivision (1);

(B) affording another person opportunity or protection to participate in an activity, a service, an organization, or a facility described in subdivision (1); or

(C) lawfully aiding or encouraging other persons to participate, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, in an activity, a service, an organization, or a facility described in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-25-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 25 / Section 22-4.1-25-1
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the work ethic certificate program established under section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.57-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-3-2-2.6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-3-2-2.6
Work based learning program students; benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.6. (a) As used in this section, "work based learning program" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-20.5-11.5-3.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program:

(1) is entitled to compensation and benefits under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6; and

(2) may not recover any additional benefit otherwise payable as a result of being less than seventeen (17) years of age under the definition of a minor in IC 22-3-6-1.

(c) The following apply if a student is unpaid for the services performed for an employer as part of a work based learning program:

(1) The student is not entitled to the following compensation:

(A) Temporary total disability compensation under IC 22-3-3-8.

(B) Temporary partial disability compensation under IC 22-3-3-9.

(2) In the case that death results from the injury, death benefits in a lump sum amount of one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000) shall be paid upon agreement or final award to any dependents of the student under IC 22-3-3-18 through IC 22-3-3-20, or, if the student has no dependents, to the student's parents.

(d) Except for remedies available under IC 5-2-6.1, recovery under this section is the exclusive right and remedy for:

(1) a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program; and

(2) the personal representatives, dependents, or next of kin, at common law or otherwise, of a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program;

on account of personal injury or death by accident arising out of and in the course of employment as part of the work based learning program.

As added by P.L.51-2026, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.306.
Ind. Code § 22-15-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-15-7-1
Inspection program; erection and operation of devices
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department shall carry out a program of periodic on-site inspections of the erection and operation of regulated amusement devices. These inspections are not a prerequisite for operation of a device that is covered by a regulated amusement device operating permit.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.401; P.L.187-2021, SEC.121.
Ind. Code § 22-9-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9-5-4
"Covered entity" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "covered entity" means an employer, an employment agency, a labor organization, or a joint labor-management committee.

As added by P.L.111-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-4-32-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 22-4-32-9
Disputes; appeals; use of evidence in separate or subsequent actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Any decision of the liability administrative law judge shall be conclusive and binding as to all questions of fact. An interested party to the dispute may, within thirty (30) days after notice of intention to appeal as provided in section 8 of this chapter, appeal the decision to the supreme court or the court of appeals solely for errors of law under the same terms and conditions as govern appeals in ordinary civil actions.

(b) Any finding of fact, judgment, conclusion, or final order made by a person with the authority to make findings of fact or law in an action or proceeding under this article is not conclusive or binding and shall not be used as evidence in a separate or subsequent action or proceeding between an individual and the individual's present or prior employer in an action or proceeding brought before an arbitrator, a court, or a judge of this state or the United States regardless of whether the prior action was between the same or related parties or involved the same facts.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3309; Acts 1951, c.295, s.20. As amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.135; P.L.135-1990, SEC.30; P.L.21-1995, SEC.123; P.L.136-2018, SEC.118.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-7
"Construction"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Construction" means any of the following:

(1) Fabrication of any part of an industrialized building system or mobile structure for use at another site.

(2) Erection or assembly of any part of a Class 1 or Class 2 structure at the site where it will be used.

(3) Installation of any part of the permanent heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, sanitary, emergency detection, emergency communication, or fire or explosion suppression systems for a Class 1 or Class 2 structure at the site where it will be used.

(4) Work undertaken to alter, remodel, rehabilitate, or add to any part of a Class 1 or Class 2 structure.

(5) Work undertaken to relocate any part of a Class 1 or Class 2 structure, except a mobile structure.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-4.1-b
Plan reviews by both state and local agencies
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4.1. (a) This section applies only to a plan review for a design release performed:

(1) before construction of a Class 1 structure; and

(2) to determine compliance with the rules of the department.

(b) This section does not apply to a plan review for the issuance of a building permit, an improvement permit, a fire protection system permit, or any other permit issued by a state agency or a city, town, or county.

(c) A plan review for a design release must be:

(1) authorized under IC 22-15-3; and

(2) performed in compliance with the rules and objective criteria adopted by the department under IC 22-15-3-1.

(d) If the department has certified that a city, town, or county is qualified to perform a plan review for a design release under IC 22-15-3, both of the following may perform the plan review for a design release:

(1) The department.

(2) The city, town, or county.

However, only the entity described in subdivision (1) or (2) that performs the initial plan review for a design release may charge a fee for the plan review for a design release. The other entity shall not charge a fee for the plan review for a design release.

As added by P.L.49-2016, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.74; P.L.152-2026, SEC.379.
Ind. Code § 22-15-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-15-7-9
Operation without permit; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person that knowingly or intentionally operates a regulated amusement device without a valid permit for the regulated amusement device commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.166-1997, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 22-2-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-2-13
Collective bargaining agreements; applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The equal pay provisions of section 4 of this chapter shall not apply to employees covered by a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect on March 2, 1965, until the termination of such collective bargaining agreement or July 1, 1968, whichever shall occur first.

Formerly: Acts 1965, c.134, s.15; Acts 1967, c.153, s.5. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-4.1-3-3
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commissioner shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this article.

As added by P.L.105-1994, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-14
"Industrialized building system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Industrialized building system" means any part of a building or other structure that is in whole or in substantial part fabricated in an off-site manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the building site as part of a Class 1 structure, a Class 2 structure, or another building or structure. However, the term does not include a mobile structure, a manufactured home, or a system that is capable of inspection at the building site.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2026, SEC.217.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-32 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-32
Payment in lieu of contributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. "Payment in lieu of contributions" means the required reimbursements by employers of benefits paid attributable to services performed for such employers which are liable to make these payments as provided in IC 22-4-10-1. These payments shall equal the full amount of regular benefits and the part of benefits not reimbursed by the federal government under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 paid that are attributable to services in the employ of such liable employers.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.5. As amended by P.L.175-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-21 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-21
Awards; disqualification
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) No compensation is allowed for any condition of physical or mental ill-being, disability, disablement, or death for which compensation is recoverable on account of accidental injury under chapters 2 through 6 of this article.

(b) No compensation is allowed for any disease or death knowingly self-inflicted by the employee, or due to his intoxication, his commission of an offense, his knowing failure to use a safety appliance, his knowing failure to obey a reasonable written or printed rule of the employer which has been posted in a conspicuous position in the place of work, or his knowing failure to perform any statutory duty. The burden of proof is on the defendant.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.14. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2212.
Ind. Code § 22-11-3.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 3.1 / Section 22-11-3.1-5
Expiration of license; reapplication
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If a contractor who is issued a license in a county having a unified license bond allows his license to expire, he may be required by the county, or a city or town within that county, which issued the license to reapply for a new license.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-2-88-5.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.127.
Ind. Code § 22-10-1.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 22-10-1.7-1
Certain rules considered rules of mining board
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Any rule of:

(1) the department of mines and mining;

(2) the board established under IC 22-10-1-5 (before its repeal); or

(3) the certification board established under IC 22-10-3-7 (before its repeal);

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 mining board established by P.L.37-1985.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.372.
Ind. Code § 22-9-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-9-9-2
"Armed forces of the United States"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "armed forces of the United States" means the active or reserve components of the:

(1) United States Army;

(2) United States Navy;

(3) United States Air Force;

(4) United States Coast Guard;

(5) United States Marine Corps;

(6) United States Space Force; or

(7) Merchant Marine.

As added by P.L.151-2007, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 22-12-2.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 22-12-2.5-4
Commission's review of building codes; new editions; amendments
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4. (a) The commission may not review and update a building code to a new edition earlier than five (5) years after the building code's effective date.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the commission may consider an amendment to a building code not under consideration during the current year in any the following circumstances:

(1) The amendment resolves a conflict with another building code.

(2) The amendment addresses an emergency or some other exigent circumstance.

(3) A county, city, or town submits a proposed amendment to the commission under IC 22-13-2-5.6.

As added by P.L.155-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-21.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-21.1-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.17. As amended by P.L.37-1985, SEC.36. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.338.
Ind. Code § 22-15-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-15-4-3
Inspections and certifications; authorization
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. The commission may authorize any qualified person to conduct inspections and issue certifications under this chapter.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-37 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-37
School
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. For the purposes of IC 22-4-8-2(j)(3)(C), "school" means an educational institution that is accredited and approved by the Indiana state board of education and is an academic school system, whereby a student may progressively advance, starting with the first grade through the twelfth grade. This includes all accredited public and parochial schools which are primary, secondary, or preparatory schools. "School" does not include:

(1) a kindergarten, not a part of the public or parochial school system;

(2) a day care center;

(3) an organization furnishing psychiatric care and treatment;

(4) an organization furnishing training or rehabilitation for individuals with an intellectual disability or a physical disability, which organization is not a part of the public or parochial school system; or

(5) an organization offering preschool training, not a part of the public or parochial school system.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.262, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.20-1984, SEC.195; P.L.99-1988, SEC.23; P.L.23-1993, SEC.128; P.L.99-2007, SEC.186; P.L.117-2015, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-38 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-38
Review board
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. As used in this article, "review board" means the unemployment insurance review board.

As added by P.L.18-1987, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-0.5
Application date
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. Sections 1 through 28 of this chapter apply beginning July 1, 2009.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-14-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-14-2-7
Firefighting training and education programs; certification; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not limit the powers, rights, duties, and other responsibilities of municipal or county governments or impose requirements affecting pension laws or any other laws.

(b) This section does not require a member of a fire department to be certified. However, under the authority provided in subsection (c), the education board may, by rule, establish a program requiring certification of fire service personnel or nonfire service personnel.

(c) The education board may establish a program to be administered by the department to:

(1) certify firefighting training and education programs that meet the standards set by the education board;

(2) certify fire department instructors who meet the qualifications set by the education board;

(3) direct research in the field of firefighting and fire prevention and accept gifts and grants to direct this research;

(4) recommend curricula for advanced training courses and seminars in fire science or fire engineering training to public and private postsecondary educational institutions;

(5) certify fire service personnel and nonfire service personnel who meet the qualifications set by the education board;

(6) require fire service personnel certified at any level to fulfill continuing education requirements in order to maintain certification; or

(7) contract or cooperate with any person and adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, and as authorized under IC 36-8-10.5-7, to carry out its responsibilities under this section.

(d) The education board may impose a reasonable fee for the issuance of a certification described in subsection (c). The department shall deposit the fee in the fire and building services fund established by IC 22-12-6-1.

(e) The education board is the ultimate authority for orders issued by the department under this section.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.170-1996, SEC.1; P.L.30-2001, SEC.1; P.L.22-2005, SEC.41; P.L.101-2006, SEC.35; P.L.2-2007, SEC.308; P.L.78-2013, SEC.9; P.L.249-2019, SEC.30; P.L.93-2024, SEC.165; P.L.238-2025, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 22-11-20-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-11-20-3
"Container"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "container" includes vessels, tanks, cylinders, or spheres.

As added by P.L.17-2001, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-12
Requirements for cigarettes to be sold
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Except as provided in section 19 of this chapter, cigarettes may not be sold or offered for sale in Indiana unless the cigarettes:

(1) have been tested according to the test method and meet the performance standard specified in section 13 or 15 of this chapter;

(2) have been certified under section 21 of this chapter; and

(3) have been marked under section 23 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-37 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-37
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 22-15-3.3-2
"Application"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "application" means an application for a local plan review and any supporting plans and specifications.

As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 22-1-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-1-5-19
Penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The department may impose a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) against a placement agency that fails to provide a worker notice or a consumer notice at the times required under section 13 or 16 of this chapter. The civil penalty may be assessed by the department and, if necessary, shall be recovered by the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the violation has occurred or by the attorney general, as provided in IC 22-1-1-18.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 21-18.5-1-3, IC 21-18.5-1-4, and IC 21-18.5-1-5 apply to this chapter.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 22-5-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-5-6-4
Submitting complaint for violation
Status: in_force

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 CFR 274a.9, as amended, to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement office that has jurisdiction over the residence of the individual who is allegedly in violation of this chapter.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 22-2-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 22-2-12-2
Corporate stock; payment or refund; release of employer
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Should said payment or refund made as provided in section 1 of this chapter be comprised in whole or in part of stock in any corporation, such corporation may accept said stock for transfer as directed by the employer, former employer, or the trustee making such payment or refund, and shall be entitled to treat the transferee as the owner of the stock for all purposes unless and until the corporation has received at its home office written notice by or on behalf of some other person that the other person claims to be entitled to the stock or to some interest in the stock.

Formerly: Acts 1957, c.63, s.2. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.19; P.L.136-2018, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-4.1-6-1
Establishment of fund; administration of programs; reversion of money
Status: in_force

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 costs of administering those programs.

(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains available to the department for expenditure consistent with this chapter.

As added by P.L.235-1999, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.2 / Section 22-15-3.2-5
Form of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Any notice required under this chapter may be provided:

(1) by mail; or

(2) by electronic mail, if the applicant provides an electronic mail address.

As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-3-b
Precedence of rules adopted by department; incorporation by reference; prohibition on conflicting or more stringent local ordinances
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. (a) The rules adopted under section 2 of this chapter take precedence over:

(1) any rule adopted by a state agency that conflicts with the department's fire safety rules or building rules; and

(2) any ordinance or other regulation adopted by a political subdivision that covers the same subject matter as the department's fire safety rules or building rules.

(b) State agencies and political subdivisions may incorporate the rules adopted by the department by reference into a rule, ordinance, or other regulation. Notwithstanding IC 4-22-9-6, a reference to the rules adopted by the department, by citation to the Indiana Administrative Code (IAC), shall be construed to include all amendments as of the date that the reference is written and any later amendments to that provision, unless accompanied by a reference to a specific edition or supplement to the Indiana Administrative Code.

(c) A city, town, or county may not adopt an ordinance that conflicts with or includes more stringent or detailed requirements than the department's rules.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.104-2018, SEC.4; P.L.155-2023, SEC.7; P.L.152-2026, SEC.376.
Ind. Code § 22-4-11-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 22-4-11-11
Municipal utilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) If a city or town had previously been a covered employer to the extent of its municipal utilities, the utilities will pay contributions at their computed rate, but the rate will not exceed the prescribed rate under section 2(c) of this chapter.

(b) If, by statute, a municipal utility is set apart as a separate political subdivision, the utility will retain the utility's experience account and assigned rate, and section 2(d) of this chapter will apply to the new account assigned to the city or town for the purpose of reporting nonutility employment.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 22-1-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-1-1-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.334, s.20. Repealed by Acts 1979, P.L.17, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 22-5-1.7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 22-5-1.7-2
"Contractor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "contractor" means a person that satisfies either of the following:

(1) Is a person that:

(A) has entered into; or

(B) is attempting to enter into;

a public contract for services with a state agency or political subdivision.

(2) Is a person that:

(A) has entered into; or

(B) is attempting to enter into;

a contract for a public works project with a public agency.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.157; P.L.252-2015, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 22-1-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-1-1-1
Creation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. There is created a department of labor, which shall be administered by a commissioner of labor.

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.334, s.1. As amended by P.L.37-1985, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-9-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9-5-12
"Illegal use of drugs" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "illegal use of drugs" means the use of drugs the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act. The term does not include the use of a drug taken under the supervision of a licensed health care professional, other uses authorized by the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812), or other provisions of federal law.

As added by P.L.111-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-2-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-2-9-6
Actions and proceedings; costs; bond; sheriff's fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) In all actions brought by the labor commissioner as assignee under section 5 of this chapter, no court costs of any nature shall be required to be advanced nor shall any bond or other security therefor be required from the commissioner in connection with the same.

(b) Any sheriff, constable, or other officer requested by the commissioner to serve summons, writs, complaints, or orders and all necessary and legal papers within his jurisdiction shall do so without requiring the commissioner to advance the fees or furnish any security or bond therefor.

Formerly: Acts 1939, c.95, s.6. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-27-17 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 27 / Section 22-4.1-27-17
Placement of approved eligible program provider in probationary status; removal from program
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The department shall place an approved eligible program provider that does not meet:

(1) the minimum program performance standards described in section 16 of this chapter; or

(2) any other requirements under this chapter;

on probationary status for the remainder of the applicable state fiscal year.

(b) If an approved eligible program provider is placed on probationary status for two (2) consecutive years, the:

(1) eligible program provider is no longer approved to participate in the program; and

(2) department shall remove the eligible program provider from the approved eligible program provider list.

As added by P.L.237-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.291.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-20-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-4.1-20-2
Adult education; state distribution formula
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The governor may prescribe a program of adult education.

(b) The department, in consultation with the governor, may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide for this program and to provide for the state distribution formula for money appropriated by the general assembly for adult education.

As added by P.L.7-2011, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.152-2018, SEC.31; P.L.213-2025, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 22-3-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-3-9-4
Personal injuries or death; survival of actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The damages recoverable under this chapter shall be commensurate with the injuries sustained, and in case death results from such injury the action shall survive; provided, that where any such injured person recovers a judgment under the provisions of this chapter and an appeal is taken from such judgment, and pending such appeal the injured person dies and said judgment be thereafter reversed, or where such injured person dies after said judgment is reversed and before trial, the right of action of such person shall survive to his or her personal representative, and such action may be continued in the name of such personal representative for the benefit of the person entitled under this chapter to receive the same.

Formerly: Acts 1911, c.88, s.4. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-9
Fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Fund" means the unemployment insurance benefit fund established by IC 22-4-26-1, in which all contributions required, all payments in lieu of contributions, and all money received from the federal government as reimbursements pursuant to section 204 of the Federal-State Extended Compensation Act of 1970, 26 U.S.C. 3304, shall be deposited and from which all benefits provided under this article shall be paid.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.209; Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.239, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.18-1987, SEC.21; P.L.1-2007, SEC.160; P.L.122-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-28.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-28.5
Referral of disputes
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.5. If a petition for review is granted, the commissioner shall immediately certify the dispute to the board of safety review.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.31. As amended by P.L.34-1988, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 22-10-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 15 / Section 22-10-15-5
Conducting test
Status: in_force

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.35-2007, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-15-3-3-b
Class 1 structures; construction; additions or alterations; qualification
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies only to an application for a design release to construct:

(1) a Class 1 structure with thirty thousand (30,000) or fewer cubic feet of space;

(2) an addition to a Class 1 structure, if the addition adds thirty thousand (30,000) or fewer cubic feet of space;

(3) an alteration to a Class 1 structure, if the alteration does not involve changes affecting the structural safety of the Class 1 structure; or

(4) an installation or alteration of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a Class 1 structure by persons qualified pursuant to rules set forth by the department.

(b) The design release requirements under subsection (c) do not apply for any construction that is otherwise exempted under 675 IAC 12-6-4(b), even if the construction is:

(1) a part of;

(2) supplemental to; or

(3) an accessory of;

any other construction that would otherwise require a design release.

(c) To qualify for a design release under this section, an applicant must do the following:

(1) Demonstrate, through the submission of plans and specifications for the construction covered by the application, that the construction will comply with all applicable building laws and fire safety laws.

(2) Pay the fees set under IC 22-12-6-6.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.222-1989, SEC.15; P.L.20-1991, SEC.5; P.L.22-2005, SEC.46; P.L.87-2020, SEC.1; P.L.152-2026, SEC.411.
Ind. Code § 22-12-7-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-12-7-15-b
Effect of new or changed building, fire safety, or equipment laws
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.370, effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.134, effective 7-1-2026.

Sec. 15. (a) Except as provided by subsection (c), if a property is inspected by the department or plans were reviewed by the department, neither the department nor a political subdivision may require compliance with a new or different set of building, fire safety, or equipment laws than were originally enforced by the department:

(1) before July 1, 2025; or

(2) two (2) years after the earlier of the date of the:

(A) initial inspection; or

(B) plan review.

(b) A child care home (as defined in IC 12-7-2-28.6) that was licensed to operate in a Class 2 structure by the office of the secretary of family and social services before July 1, 2025, may continue to operate in the structure notwithstanding the provisions of this article and 675 IAC 13.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to any of the following:

(1) Any:

(A) fraud;

(B) material misrepresentation; or

(C) other act of bad faith;

that results in misapplication of the appropriate requirements.

(2) A change of use or occupancy of the structure or equipment.

(3) A condition imposed in a variance issued by the:

(A) department; or

(B) state building commissioner.

(4) Any new construction, addition, or alteration of the structure or equipment.

(5) A violation that would qualify for an emergency order under section 6(a)(1) of this chapter.

(6) Any maintenance requirements.

As added by P.L.160-2025, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.370.
Ind. Code § 22-4-13.3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 13.3 / Section 22-4-13.3-8
Contest of income withholding; basis for contest; administrative hearing; review of administrative decision
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) An individual who receives a notice under section 2 of this chapter may contest the withholding and assert exemptions by requesting, in writing, not later than fifteen (15) days after the date on the notice, an administrative hearing by an administrative law judge of the department.

(b) An administrative hearing under this section may be conducted in either of the following ways:

(1) As a written records or "paper" hearing conducted by review of written materials and other records.

(2) As a telephone or in person hearing conducted by review of written materials and testimony.

(c) An individual who contests an income withholding is entitled to:

(1) an opportunity to inspect and copy records relating to the overpayment;

(2) an opportunity to enter into a written agreement with the department to establish a schedule for repayment of the overpayment; and

(3) an opportunity for an administrative hearing conducted by an administrative law judge of the department.

(d) An individual may contest an income withholding on the following grounds:

(1) That the existence, past due status, or the amount of the overpayment is incorrect.

(2) That the amount withheld was incorrectly calculated.

(3) That the overpayment is unenforceable as a matter of law.

(e) The department is not required to provide more than one (1) hearing based on the same grounds or objections. If:

(1) the department has already provided a hearing on the existence or the amount of the overpayment; and

(2) the employee does not have new evidence concerning the overpayment;

the department may not repeat the hearing on the existence or amount of the overpayment.

(f) The department's evidence concerning the existence, past due status, and amount of the overpayment is automatically admitted as evidence in the administrative hearing and must be considered by the administrative law judge.

(g) An individual who receives an adverse decision following an administrative hearing under this section may submit, not later than fifteen (15) days after the date of the decision, a request in writing to the commissioner that the commissioner or the commissioner's designee review the decision in the manner prescribed by the department. If the commissioner appoints a designee to review the decision, the commissioner shall not appoint as a designee an employee of the department's unemployment insurance program. The decision of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee under this subsection is final.

As added by P.L.183-2015, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.66-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9.5-5-3
Inspection for sale; representation as to availability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person may not represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that a dwelling is not available for inspection for sale or rental when the dwelling is available for inspection.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-23.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-23.1
Right of entry; exempt employers; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 23.1. (a) Except as provided under section 51 of this chapter, the commissioner and his designated representatives, on their own motion, or on receipt of a written and signed request for an inspection from an employee or his representative setting forth with reasonable particularity the grounds for inspection, may enter without delay and inspect at all reasonable times places of employment in order to enforce any provisions of this chapter, including occupational safety and health standards. Persons making inspections shall present appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the place of inspection.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the commissioner and the commissioner's representatives do not have a right of entry for an inspection of the premises of an employer who:

(1) is engaged in a farming operation that employs ten (10) or fewer employees and does not maintain a labor camp; or

(2) qualifies for the small business exemption by:

(A) employing ten (10) or fewer employees; and

(B) being included within a category having an occupational injury lost work day case rate, at the most precise Standard Industrial Classification Code for which the data are published, less than the national average rate as the rates are most recently published by the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in accordance with 29 U.S.C. 673.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b), the premises of an employer qualified for exemption from inspection, other than an employer engaged in a farming operation described in subsection (b)(1), may be inspected to:

(1) provide technical assistance, educational and training services, and conduct surveys and studies;

(2) conduct an inspection or investigation in response to an employee complaint under section 24.1 of this chapter, issue a citation for violations found during the inspection, and assess a penalty for violations that are not corrected within a reasonable abatement period and for any willful violations found;

(3) take any action authorized by this chapter with regard to imminent dangers;

(4) take any action authorized by this chapter with respect to health hazards;

(5) take any action authorized by this chapter with respect to a report of an employment accident that:

(A) is fatal to one (1) or more employees; or

(B) results in hospitalization of one (1) or more employees;

and to take any action pursuant to any investigation authorized by this chapter; or

(6) take any action authorized by this chapter with respect to complaints of discrimination against employees for exercising any legal right under this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.19. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.263, SEC.2; P.L.221-1995, SEC.1; P.L.220-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-13-4-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-13-4-1.5
Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1.5. (a) The commission shall adopt building rules for the purpose of complying with and implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12181 et seq.) and any amendments and regulations relating to the Act, to be consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (28 CFR 36.101 et seq.).

(b) The rules adopted under this section must:

(1) require that new construction must be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless it is structurally impracticable to meet the accessibility requirements according to the standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (28 CFR 36.101 et seq.);

(2) require that an alteration of an existing facility must be made so that the alteration complies with the readily achievable barrier removal provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (28 CFR 36.101 et seq.); and

(3) allow the use of reasonable and cost-effective alternative means of public access or service if the alternative means are consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12181 et seq.).

As added by P.L.118-1994, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.168-1997, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-53 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-53
Research
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. As used in this article, "research" means any study or investigation in a field of science or knowledge.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 22-11-14.5-4
Adoption of ordinance or resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A city, town, or county may adopt an ordinance or a township may adopt a resolution that:

(1) establishes requirements for displays of indoor pyrotechnics more stringent or detailed than the requirements established under this chapter; or

(2) bans the display of indoor pyrotechnics.

As added by P.L.25-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-2-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-2-2
Public policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. There are persons employed in some occupations in the state of Indiana at wages insufficient to provide adequate maintenance for themselves and their families. Such employment impairs the health, efficiency and well being of the persons so employed and their families, constitutes unfair competition against other employees and their employers, threatens the stability of industry, and requires, in many cases, that income be supplemented by the payment of public moneys for relief or the provision of other public or private assistance. Employment of persons at such insufficient rates of pay threatens the health and well being of the people of the state of Indiana and injures the economy of the state.

Accordingly, it is hereby declared the policy of the state of Indiana that such conditions be eliminated as rapidly as practicable without substantially curtailing opportunities for employment. To this end, the Minimum Wage Law of 1965 is enacted.

Formerly: Acts 1965, c.134, s.2.
Ind. Code § 22-4-30-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 30 / Section 22-4-30-1
Delinquent contributions; continuing in business
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Any employer against whom contributions shall be assessed as provided in this article shall be restrained and enjoined upon the order of the department by proper proceedings instituted in the name of the state of Indiana, brought by the attorney general for the state of Indiana or any prosecuting attorney at the request of the department, from engaging or continuing in business in this state until the contributions, interest, penalties, and damages shall have been paid and until such employer shall have complied with the provisions of this article; and such attorneys shall prosecute violations of criminal provisions of this article upon request of the department.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3101. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.132; P.L.108-2006, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 22-14-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-14-2-11
Inspection programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The department shall carry out a program to periodically inspect structures and other property. Such inspections shall be conducted at a frequency specified by the department. The department may exclude a class of buildings or other property from inspection under this section, if the department determines:

(1) that the building or property is subject to inspection for compliance with statewide fire or building safety laws by another entity; or

(2) that the public interest will be served without inspection.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.370; P.L.187-2021, SEC.88; P.L.28-2026, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 22-14-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-14-8-6
Utility scale battery energy storage systems; compliance with NFPA 855
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A utility scale battery energy storage system installation of which is subject to department approval under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter must comply with NFPA 855.

(b) An installation added to an existing utility scale battery energy storage system in an expansion for which department approval is required under section 4(a)(2) of this chapter must comply with NFPA 855.

As added by P.L.217-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-3-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-3-10-1
Negligence; employer; liability for damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. All contracts between employer and employee releasing the employer from liability for damages arising out of the negligence of the employer by which the employee is injured, or, in case of the employee's death, to his representative, are against public policy, and hereby declared null and void.

Formerly: Acts 1901, c.225, s.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4-32-12 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 22-4-32-12
Disputes; assignment of errors
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The appellant shall attach to said transcript an assignment of errors. An assignment of errors that the decision of the liability administrative law judge is contrary to law shall be sufficient to present both the sufficiency of the facts found to sustain the decision, and the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the finding of facts.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3312; Acts 1951, c.295, s.23. As amended by P.L.135-1990, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-32 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-32
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-9
Commission; terms
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 9. Commission: Terms. Members of the commission shall serve terms of three (3) years and until their successors are appointed except that of the members first appointed, three (3) members representing management, labor and the public shall be appointed for three (3) years and three (3) members representing management, labor and the public for two (2) years and three (3) members representing management, labor and the public for one (1) year. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for an unexpired term by the governor in the same manner as the original appointments.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-9.2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-9.2
"Violation of the employment of minors laws of this state"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.2. As used in section 9(c) of this chapter, the term "violation of the employment of minors laws of this state" means a violation of IC 22-2-18-40 (before its expiration on June 30, 2021) and IC 22-2-18.1-23. The term does not include a violation of any other provision of IC 22-2-18 (before its expiration on June 30, 2021) or IC 22-2-18.1.

As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.106-1992, SEC.12; P.L.1-2005, SEC.183; P.L.147-2020, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 22-3-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-3-1-1
Creation; term of office; other positions; removal from office; compensation; executive administrator; expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) There is hereby created the worker's compensation board of Indiana, which shall consist of seven (7) members, not more than four (4) of whom shall belong to the same political party, appointed by the governor, one (1) of whom the governor shall designate as chairman. All members of the board shall be attorneys in good standing admitted to the practice of law in Indiana.

(b) Each member of said board shall hold office for four (4) years and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.

(c) No member of the board shall hold any other position of trust or profit or engage in any occupation or business interfering with or inconsistent with the discharge of the member's duties.

(d) Any member of said board may be removed by the governor at any time for incompetency, neglect of duty, misconduct in office, or other good cause to be stated in writing in the order of removal. In case of a vacancy in the membership of the said board, the governor shall appoint for the unexpired term.

(e) The budget agency, with the approval of the governor, shall approve the salaries of the members of the board and the secretary.

(f) The board may appoint an executive administrator and may remove the executive administrator. The executive administrator shall have authority to administer oaths and issue subpoenas in connection with the administration of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-7.

(g) The board, subject to the approval of the governor, may employ and fix the compensations of such clerical and other assistants as it may deem necessary.

(h) The members of the board and its assistants shall be entitled to receive from the state their actual and necessary expenses while traveling on the business of the board, but such expenses shall be approved by the chairman of the board before payment is made.

(i) All salaries and expenses of the board shall be audited and paid out of the state treasury in the manner prescribed for similar expenses in other departments or branches of the state service.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.34, s.4 1/2; Acts 1943, c.138, s.1; Acts 1945, c.354, s.1; Acts 1961, c.219, s.1; Acts 1967, c.299, s.1; Acts 1974, P.L.108, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.21; P.L.28-1988, SEC.18; P.L.134-2006, SEC.1; P.L.168-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-20-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-11-20-6
Illegal storage or transportation of ammonia
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to a person that stores or transports anhydrous ammonia (NH3) or an ammonia solution for a lawful agricultural or commercial purpose.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally stores or transports anhydrous ammonia (NH3) or an ammonia solution:

(1) in a container that does not; or

(2) with appurtenances that do not;

conform to the requirements of a law governing the design, construction, location, installation, or operation of equipment for storage, handling, use, or transportation of anhydrous ammonia (NH3) or an ammonia solution commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.17-2001, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-5-1.7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 22-5-1.7-8
"Subcontractor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "subcontractor" means a person that:

(1) is a party to a contract with a contractor; and

(2) provides services or work for work the contractor is performing under either of the following:

(A) A public contract for services.

(B) A contract for a public works project with a public agency.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.252-2015, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 22-4-14-6.9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-4-14-6.9
Extended benefits; "on" and "off" indicators
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.9. (a) With respect to benefits for weeks of unemployment beginning after August 13, 1981, an extended benefit period begins with the third week after a week for which there is a state "on" indicator and ends with the later of the following:

(1) The third week after the first week for which there is a state "off" indicator.

(2) The thirteenth consecutive week of such period.

(b) However, no extended benefit period may begin by reason of a state "on" indicator before the fourteenth week following the end of a prior extended benefit period which was in effect with respect to this state.

(c) There is a state "on" indicator for this state for a week if the commissioner determines, in accordance with the regulations of the United States Secretary of Labor, that for the period consisting of such week and the immediately preceding twelve (12) weeks, the rate of insured unemployment (not seasonally adjusted) under this article:

(1) equaled or exceeded one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the average of such rates for the corresponding thirteen (13) week period ending in each of the preceding two (2) calendar years; and

(2) equaled or exceeded five percent (5%).

However, the determination of whether there has been a state "on" or "off" indicator beginning or ending any extended benefit period shall be made under this subsection as if it did not contain subdivision (1) if the insured unemployment rate is at least six percent (6%). Any week for which there would otherwise be a state "on" indicator shall continue to be such a week and may not be determined to be a week for which there is a state "off" indicator.

(d) In addition to the test for a state "on" indicator under subsection (c), there is a state "on" indicator for this state for a week if:

(1) the average rate of total unemployment in Indiana, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three (3) months for which data for all states are published before the close of the week, equals or exceeds six and five-tenths percent (6.5%); and

(2) the average rate of total unemployment in Indiana, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor, for the three (3) month period referred to in subdivision (1) equals or exceeds one hundred ten percent (110%) of the average for either or both of the corresponding three (3) month periods ending in the two (2) preceding calendar years.

There is a state "off" indicator for a week if either of the requirements in subdivisions (1) and (2) are not satisfied. However, any week for which there would otherwise be a state "on" indicator under this section continues to be subject to the "on" indicator and shall not be considered a week for which there is a state "off" indicator. This subsection expires on the later of December 5, 2009, or the week ending four (4) weeks before the last week for which federal sharing is authorized by Section 2005(a) of Division B, Title II (the federal Assistance to Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act) of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5).

(e) There is a state "off" indicator for this state for a week if the commissioner determines, in accordance with the regulations of the United States Secretary of Labor, that for the period consisting of such week and the immediately preceding twelve (12) weeks, the requirements of subsection (c) have not been met.

(f) With respect to compensation for weeks of unemployment beginning after March 1, 2011, and ending on the later of December 10, 2011, or the week ending four (4) weeks before the last week for which federal sharing is authorized by Section 2005(a) of Division B, Title II (the federal Assistance to Unemployed and Struggling Families Act) of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5), in addition to the tests for a state "on" indicator under subsections (c) and (d), there is a state "on" indicator for a week if:

(1) the average rate of insured unemployment for the period consisting of the week and the immediately preceding twelve (12) weeks equals or exceeds five percent (5%); and

(2) the average rate of insured unemployment for the period consisting of the week and the immediately preceding twelve (12) weeks equals or exceeds one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the average rates of insured unemployment for the corresponding thirteen (13) week period ending in each of the preceding three (3) calendar years.

(g) There is a state "off" indicator for a week based on the rate of insured unemployment only if the rate of insured unemployment for the period consisting of the week and the immediately preceding twelve (12) weeks does not result in an "on" indicator under subsection (c)(1).

(h) With respect to compensation for weeks of unemployment beginning after March 1, 2011, and ending on the later of December 10, 2011, or the week ending four (4) weeks before the last week for which federal sharing is authorized by Section 2005(a) of Division B, Title II (the federal Assistance to Unemployed and Struggling Families Act) of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5), in addition to the tests for a state "on" indicator under subsections (c) and (d), there is a state "on" indicator for a week if:

(1) the average rate of total unemployment (seasonally adjusted), as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three (3) months for which data for all states are published before the close of the week equals or exceeds six and one-half percent (6.5%); and

(2) the average rate of total unemployment in Indiana (seasonally adjusted), as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor, for the three (3) month period referred to in subdivision (1) equals or exceeds one hundred ten percent (110%) of the average for any or all of the corresponding three (3) month periods ending in the three (3) preceding calendar years.

(i) There is a state "off" indicator for a week based on the rate of total unemployment only if the rate of total unemployment for the period consisting of the most recent three (3) months for which data for all states are published before the close of the week does not result in an "on" indicator under subsection (d)(1).

As added by P.L.200-2025, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 22-10-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-10-2-5
Foreign states; workings extending into state; application of law
Status: in_force

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 opening of said mine is located governing mines and mining, shall be taken, deemed and considered in full compliance with the laws of the state of Indiana governing mines and mining as to all that part of said entries and workings lying and being within the state of Indiana.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.11.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-48.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-48.1-b
Rules governing functions of chapter
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 48.1. The commissioner of labor, the board of safety review, and INSafe shall have the power to make rules governing functions under this chapter, provided such rules shall not be inconsistent with this chapter or other applicable statutes.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.51. As amended by P.L.32-2008, SEC.7; P.L.152-2026, SEC.341.
Ind. Code § 22-9-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9-5-26
Complaints against covered entities; remedies; limitation
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The remedies available regarding complaints directed against a covered entity under this chapter are limited to the remedies provided under IC 22-9-1-6(j).

As added by P.L.111-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.188; P.L.100-2012, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 22-15-3.5-2
Satisfaction of design release requirement through self-certification
Status: in_force

Effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 2. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, an applicant for a construction project requiring a design release for a Class 1 structure under IC 22-15-3 may satisfy the design release requirement through self-certification.

(b) Self-certification may be used only for projects that are required to be signed and sealed by an Indiana registered design professional. The department may exclude projects from self-certification that involve high-hazard occupancies, essential facilities, or other structures determined to pose an elevated risk to life safety.

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-49 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-49
Instructional
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. As used in this article, "instructional" means services that consist of:

(1) teaching, tutoring, or lecturing;

(2) directing or supervising the instructional activities of others; or

(3) counseling, advising, or otherwise determining curriculum, courses, and academic pursuits for students.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-14-b
Studies and consultation
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 14. The department may engage in studies and consult with any person to implement this article, IC 22-12, IC 22-14, and IC 22-15.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.26; P.L.152-2026, SEC.389.
Ind. Code § 22-14-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-14-8-9
Utility scale battery energy storage systems; emergency response plan and training for local fire department
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The operator of a utility scale battery energy storage system shall:

(1) provide a copy of the emergency response plan described in section 4(b)(4) of this chapter, as finally adopted, to the fire department that is responsible for providing fire protection services in the area in which the utility scale battery energy storage system is located; and

(2) offer on an annual basis a training session described in subsection (b) to the members of the fire department described in subdivision (1). For a utility scale battery energy storage system for which installation is complete before July 1, 2023, the first training under this subdivision must be offered before January 1, 2024.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), the training offered under subsection (a)(2) must provide participating members of the fire department with information regarding the installation and operation of the utility scale battery energy storage system reasonably necessary to allow the fire department to safely and effectively respond to a:

(1) fire at; or

(2) discharge or threatened discharge of environmental contaminants by;

the utility scale battery energy storage system.

(c) This section does not require the operator of a utility scale battery energy storage system to divulge a trade secret (as defined in IC 24-2-3-2).

As added by P.L.217-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-9-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-9-2-7
Complaint; dismissal; lack of evidence
Status: in_force

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 and shall issue and cause to be served on the complainant an order dismissing the said complaint as to such employer.

Formerly: Acts 1965, c.368, s.7.
Ind. Code § 22-9.3-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.3 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-9.3-6-2
Prohibited actions by public employer or employee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A public employer or employee may not, in the course of the employer's or employee's prescribed duties:

(1) implement any of the theories described in section 1(1) through 1(3) of this chapter; or

(2) compel a student to implement any of the theories described in section 1(1) through 1(3) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.196-2025, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-13-b
Adoption of rules by the department
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 13. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article, IC 22-12, IC 22-14, and IC 22-15.

(b) Any power of the state fire marshal or the department to adopt rules to implement this article, IC 22-12, IC 22-14, and IC 22-15 shall be exercised by the department.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.359; P.L.187-2021, SEC.76; P.L.152-2026, SEC.388.
Ind. Code § 22-3-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-3-4-4
Awards; private agreements; approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If after seven (7) days from the date of the injury or at any time in case of death, the employer and the injured employee or his dependents reach an agreement in regard to compensation under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6, a memorandum of the agreement in the form prescribed by the worker's compensation board shall be filed with the board; otherwise such agreement shall be voidable by the employee or his dependent. If approved by the board, thereupon the memorandum shall for all purposes be enforceable by court decree as specified in section 9 of this chapter. Such agreement shall be approved by said board only when the terms conform to the provisions of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.57. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.42; P.L.28-1988, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-15-3-2-b
Qualification of applicants
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 2. To qualify for a design release under this section, an applicant must:

(1) demonstrate, through the submission of plans and specifications for the construction covered by the application, that the construction will comply with all applicable building laws and fire safety laws;

(2) pay the fees set under IC 22-12-6-6;

(3) have the plans and specifications:

(A) prepared by a registered architect or professional engineer who is:

(i) competent to design the construction covered by the application as determined by the department; and

(ii) registered under IC 25-4 or IC 25-31;

(B) include on each page of all drawings and the title page of all specifications the seal of the registered architect or professional engineer described by clause (A) or the person's technical or professional staff; and

(C) filed by the registered architect or professional engineer described by clause (A) or the person's technical or professional staff; and

(4) submit a certificate prepared on a form provided by the department and sworn or affirmed under penalty of perjury by the registered architect or professional engineer described in subdivision (3)(A):

(A) providing an estimate of the cost of the construction covered by the application, its square footage, and any other information required under the rules of the department;

(B) stating that the plans and specifications submitted for the application were prepared either by or under the immediate supervision of the person making the statement;

(C) stating that the plans and specifications submitted for the application provide for construction that will meet all building laws; and

(D) stating that the construction covered by the application will be subject to inspection at intervals appropriate to the stage of the construction by a registered architect or professional engineer identified in the statement for the purpose of determining in general if work is proceeding in accordance with the released plans and specifications.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.45; P.L.1-2006, SEC.386; P.L.187-2021, SEC.100; P.L.152-2026, SEC.410.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-27 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-27
Awards; modification; hearings; appeals; investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) If the employer and the employee or the employee's dependents disagree in regard to the compensation payable under this chapter, or, if they have reached such an agreement, which has been signed by them, filed with and approved by the worker's compensation board, and afterward disagree as to the continuance of payments under such agreement, or as to the period for which payments shall be made, or as to the amount to be paid, because of a change in conditions since the making of such agreement, either party may then make an application to the board for the determination of the matters in dispute. When compensation which is payable in accordance with an award or by agreement approved by the board is ordered paid in a lump sum by the board, no review shall be had as in this subsection mentioned.

(b) The application making claim for compensation filed with the worker's compensation board shall state the following:

(1) The approximate date of the last day of the last exposure and the approximate date of the disablement.

(2) The general nature and character of the illness or disease claimed.

(3) The name and address of the employer by whom employed on the last day of the last exposure, and if employed by any other employer after such last exposure and before disablement, the name and address of such other employer or employers.

(4) In case of death, the date and place of death.

(5) Amendments to applications making claim for compensation which relate to the same disablement or disablement resulting in death originally claimed upon may be allowed by the board in its discretion, and, in the exercise of such discretion, it may, in proper cases, order a trial de novo. Such amendment shall relate back to the date of the filing of the original application so amended.

(c) Upon the filing of such application, the board shall set the date of hearing, which shall be as early as practicable, and shall notify the parties, in the manner prescribed by the board, of the time and place of hearing. The hearing of all claims for compensation on account of occupational disease shall be held in the county in which the last exposure occurred or in any adjoining county, except when the parties consent to a hearing elsewhere. Claims assigned to an individual board member that are considered to be of an emergency nature by that board member, may be heard in any county within the board member's jurisdiction.

(d) The board by any or all of its members shall hear the parties at issue, their representatives, and witnesses, and shall determine the dispute in a summary manner. The award shall be filed with the record of proceedings, and a copy thereof shall immediately be sent by registered mail to each of the parties in dispute.

(e) If an application for review is made to the board within thirty (30) days from the date of the award made by less than all the members, the full board, if the first hearing was not held before the full board, shall review the evidence, or, if deemed advisable, hear the parties at issue, their representatives, and witnesses as soon as practicable, and shall make an award and file the same with the finding of the facts on which it is based and send a copy thereof to each of the parties in dispute, in like manner as specified in subsection (d).

(f) An award of the board by less than all of the members as provided in this section, if not reviewed as provided in this section, shall be final and conclusive. An award by the full board shall be conclusive and binding unless either party to the dispute, within thirty (30) days after receiving a copy of such award, appeals to the court of appeals under the same terms and conditions as govern appeals in ordinary civil actions. The court of appeals shall have jurisdiction to review all questions of law and of fact. The board, of its own motion, may certify questions of law to the court of appeals for its decision and determination. An assignment of errors that the award of the full board is contrary to law shall be sufficient to present both the sufficiency of the facts found to sustain the award and the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the finding of facts. All such appeals and certified questions of law shall be submitted upon the date filed in the court of appeals, shall be advanced upon the docket of the court, and shall be determined at the earliest practicable date, without any extensions of time for filing briefs. An award of the full board affirmed on appeal, by the employer, shall be increased thereby five percent (5%), and by order of the court may be increased ten percent (10%).

(g) Upon order of the worker's compensation board made after five (5) days notice is given to the opposite party, any party in interest may file in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the disablement occurred a certified copy of the memorandum of agreement, approved by the board, or of an order or decision of the board, or of an award of the full board unappealed from, or of an award of the full board affirmed upon an appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though such judgment has been rendered in a suit duly heard and determined by the court. Any such judgment of such circuit or superior court, unappealed from or affirmed on appeal or modified in obedience to the mandate of the court of appeals, shall be modified to conform to any decision of the worker's compensation board ending, diminishing, or increasing any weekly payment under the provisions of subsection (i) upon the presentation to it of a certified copy of such decision.

(h) In all proceedings before the worker's compensation board or in a court under the compensation provisions of this chapter, the costs shall be awarded and taxed as provided by law in ordinary civil actions in the circuit court.

(i) The power and jurisdiction of the worker's compensation board over each case shall be continuing, and, from time to time, it may, upon its own motion or upon the application of either party on account of a change in conditions, make such modification or change in the award ending, lessening, continuing, or extending the payments previously awarded, either by agreement or upon hearing, as it may deem just, subject to the maximum and minimum provided for in this chapter. When compensation which is payable in accordance with an award or settlement contract approved by the board is ordered paid in a lump sum by the board, no review shall be had as in this subsection mentioned. Upon making any such change, the board shall immediately send to each of the parties a copy of the modified award. No such modification shall affect the previous award as to any money paid thereunder. The board shall not make any such modification upon its own motion, nor shall any application therefor be filed by either party after the expiration of two (2) years from the last day for which compensation was paid. The board may at any time correct any clerical error in any finding or award.

(j) The board or any member thereof may, upon the application of either party or upon its own motion, appoint a disinterested and duly qualified physician or surgeon to make any necessary medical examination of the employee and to testify in respect thereto. Such physician or surgeon shall be allowed traveling expenses and a reasonable fee, to be fixed by the board. The fees and expenses of such physician or surgeon shall be paid by the state only on special order of the board or a member thereof.

(k) The board or any member thereof may, upon the application of either party or upon its own motion, appoint a disinterested and duly qualified industrial hygienist, industrial engineer, industrial physician, or chemist to make any necessary investigation of the occupation in which the employee alleges that the employee was last exposed to the hazards of the occupational disease claimed upon, and testify with respect to the occupational disease health hazards found by such person or persons to exist in such occupation. Such person or persons shall be allowed traveling expenses and a reasonable fee, to be fixed by the board. The fees and expenses of such persons shall be paid by the state, only on special order of the board or a member thereof.

(l) Whenever any claimant misconceives the claimant's remedy and files an application for adjustment of a claim under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 and it is subsequently discovered, at any time before the final disposition of such cause, that the claim for injury or death which was the basis for such application should properly have been made under the provisions of this chapter, then the application so filed under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 may be amended in form or substance or both to assert a claim for such disability or death under the provisions of this chapter, and it shall be deemed to have been so filed as amended on the date of the original filing thereof, and such compensation may be awarded as is warranted by the whole evidence pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. When such amendment is submitted, further or additional evidence may be heard by the worker's compensation board when deemed necessary. Nothing in this section contained shall be construed to be or permit a waiver of any of the provisions of this chapter with reference to notice or time for filing a claim, but notice of filing of a claim, if given or done, shall be deemed to be a notice or filing of a claim under the provisions of this chapter if given or done within the time required in this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.20; Acts 1947, c.164, s.8; Acts 1963, c.388, s.15; Acts 1969, c.101, s.4. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.69; P.L.28-1988, SEC.57; P.L.170-1991, SEC.22; P.L.235-1999, SEC.8; P.L.1-2006, SEC.342; P.L.134-2006, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 22-4-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 22-4-12-5
Part-time worker
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, the term "part-time worker" means an individual:

(1) whose normal work is in an occupation in which the individual's services are not required for the customary scheduled full-time hours prevailing in the establishment in which the individual is employed; or

(2) who:

(A) by agreement, policy, or practice; or

(B) owing to personal circumstances;

does not customarily work the customary scheduled full-time hours prevailing in the establishment in which the individual is employed.

(b) The department may prescribe rules applicable to part-time workers for determining their weekly benefit amount and the wage credits required to qualify such individuals for benefits. Such rules shall, with respect to such individuals, supersede any inconsistent provisions of this article, but, so far as practicable, shall secure results reasonably equivalent to those provided in the analogous provisions of this article.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1205. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.102; P.L.171-2016, SEC.9; P.L.121-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 22-2-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 22-2-13-3
"Employee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "employee" means a person employed or permitted to work or perform services for remuneration under a contract of hire, written or oral, by an employer.

As added by P.L.151-2007, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-1-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-1-5-9
"Placement agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "placement agency" means a person engaged in the business of securing home care services employment for an individual or securing a home care services worker for a consumer. The term:

(1) includes an employment agency, a nurse registry, and an entity that places a home care services worker for compensation by a consumer in the consumer's residence to provide home care services; and

(2) does not include a worker who solely and personally provides home care services to another individual at the residence of that individual.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-10.5
Average weekly wages of public employee; determination
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. For purposes of this chapter, the average weekly wages of a public employee shall be determined without regard to any salary reduction agreement under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code.

As added by P.L.5-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-12
Agreements with federal government, other states, or foreign countries; approval of attorney general
Status: in_force

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 country.

(b) An agreement under this section must be submitted to the attorney general for approval. The attorney general shall approve the agreement unless the attorney general finds that it does not comply with the statutes. If the attorney general disapproves the agreement, the attorney general shall give the commission a detailed statement indicating the basis for the disapproval. If the attorney general fails to approve or disapprove the agreement within sixty (60) days after it is submitted, it is considered approved.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-3-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-3-4-1
Industrial board; office space; furniture and supplies; meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board shall be provided with adequate offices in the capitol or some other suitable building in the city of Indianapolis in which the records shall be kept and its official business be transacted during regular business hours; it shall also be provided with necessary office furniture, stationery and other supplies.

The board or any member thereof may hold sessions at any place within the state as may be deemed necessary.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.54.
Ind. Code § 22-5-4.6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 4.6 / Section 22-5-4.6-8
Contract, bid specification, or agreement; prohibited provisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A:

(1) contract;

(2) bid specification; or

(3) agreement;

entered into after March 31, 2022, may not contain a provision requiring an employee to receive an immunization against COVID-19 that limits in any way the rights and protections provided to an employee under this chapter.

As added by P.L.1-2022, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 22-14-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-14-2-9
Plans and specifications for design release; review and approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The department shall review and may approve plans and specifications presented to the department for a design release under IC 22-15-3 for compliance with the fire safety laws.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.368; P.L.187-2021, SEC.86.