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IN Code § 22-6-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:(1) An employee of the United States or a wholly owned corporation of the United States.(2) An:(A) employee; and(B) employer;subject to the federal Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).(3) An employee employed on property over which the United States government has exclusive jurisdiction for the purpose of labor relations.(4) An employee of the state.(5) An employee of a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13).As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-2. Conflicts With or Preempted by Federal Law; Effect

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the extent that it:(1) conflicts with; or(2) is preempted by;federal law.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-3. Application of Law to Collective Bargaining and Collective Bargaining Agreements in Building and Construction Industry

Sec. 3. Nothing in this chapter is intended, or should be construed, to change or affect any law concerning collective bargaining or collective bargaining agreements in the building and construction industry other than:(1) a law that permits agreements that would require membership in a labor organization;(2) a law that permits agreements that would require the payment of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges of any kind or amount to a labor organization; or(3) a law that permits agreements that would require the payment to a charity or a third party of an amount that is equivalent to or a pro rata part of dues, fees, assessment, or other charges required of members of a labor organization;as a condition of employment.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-4. "Employer"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "employer" means:(1) a person employing at least one (1) individual in Indiana; or(2) an agent of an employer described in subdivision (1).As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-5. "Labor Organization"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "labor organization" means:(1) an organization;(2) an agency;(3) a union; or(4) an employee representation committee;that exists, in whole or in part, to assist employees in negotiating with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, or other terms or conditions of employment.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-6. "Person"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "person" means:(1) an individual;(2) a proprietorship;(3) a partnership;(4) a firm;(5) an association;(6) a corporation;(7) a labor organization; or(8) another legal entity.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-7. "The State"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "the state" includes:(1) a board;(2) a branch;(3) a commission;(4) a department;(5) a division;(6) a bureau;(7) a committee;(8) an agency;(9) an institution (including a state educational institution as defined in IC 21-7-13-32);(10) an authority; or(11) another instrumentality;of the state.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-8. Certain Practices as Condition of Employment Forbidden

Sec. 8. A person may not require an individual to:(1) become or remain a member of a labor organization;(2) pay dues, fees, assessments, or other charges of any kind or amount to a labor organization; or(3) pay to a charity or third party an amount that is equivalent to or a pro rata part of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges required of members of a labor organization;as a condition of employment or continuation of employment.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-9. Void Contracts, Agreements, Understanding, or Practices

Sec. 9. A contract, agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, express or implied, between:(1) a labor organization; and(2) an employer;that violates section 8 of this chapter is unlawful and void.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-10. Violations; Criminal Penalties

Sec. 10. A person that knowingly or intentionally, directly or indirectly, violates section 8 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-11. Violations; Filing Complaint With Attorney General, Prosecuting Attorney, or Department of Labor

Sec. 11. An individual who is employed by an employer may file a complaint that alleges a violation or threatened violation of this chapter with the attorney general, the department of labor, or the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the individual is employed. Upon receiving a complaint under this section, the attorney general, department of labor, or prosecuting attorney may:(1) investigate the complaint; and(2) enforce compliance if a violation of this chapter is found.In addition to any other remedy available under this chapter, if the department of labor determines that a violation or a threatened violation of this chapter has occurred, the department of labor may issue an administrative order providing for any of the civil remedies described in section 12 of this chapter. The department of labor may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1, to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-12. Civil Actions and Remedies

Sec. 12. (a) If an individual suffers an injury:(1) as the result of any act or practice that violates this chapter; or(2) from a threatened violation of this chapter;the individual may bring a civil action.(b) A court may order an award of any or all of the following to an individual who prevails in an action under subsection (a):(1) The greater of:(A) actual and consequential damages resulting from the violation or threatened violation; or(B) liquidated damages of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).(2) Reasonable attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and costs.(3) Declaratory or equitable relief, including injunctive relief.(4) Other relief the court considers proper.(c) The remedies and penalties set forth in subsection (b) are:(1) cumulative; and(2) in addition to other remedies and penalties imposed for a violation of this chapter.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-6-6-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 6. Labor Relations|Chapter 6. Right to Work|22-6-6-13. Effective Date of Application of Statutes to Contracts

Sec. 13. Sections 8 through 12 of this chapter:(1) apply to a written or oral contract or agreement entered into, modified, renewed, or extended after March 14, 2012; and(2) do not apply to or abrogate a written or oral contract or agreement in effect on March 14, 2012.As added by P.L.2-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-7-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 7. Labor Organizations|Chapter 1. Right to Organize|22-7-1-1. Local Union Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, the term "local union" shall mean any branch or chapter of a national labor organization, the jurisdiction of which is limited to a particular geographical area.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.181, s.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.172.
IN Code § 22-7-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 7. Labor Organizations|Chapter 1. Right to Organize|22-7-1-2. Right to Organize; Selection of Bargaining Representatives

Sec. 2. No worker or group of workers who have a legal residence in the state of Indiana shall be denied the right to select his or their bargaining representative in this state, or be denied the right to organize into a local union or association to exist within and pursuant to the laws of the state of Indiana: Provided, That this act shall in no way be deemed to amend or repeal any of the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.181, s.2.
IN Code § 22-7-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 7. Labor Organizations|Chapter 1. Right to Organize|22-7-1-3. Obstructing Labor Organization; Misdemeanor

Sec. 3. A person who prevents another person from forming or belonging to a labor organization commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by Acts 1977, P.L.26, SEC.10.
IN Code § 22-7-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 7. Labor Organizations|Chapter 2. Labor Organization Constitutions and Bylaws|22-7-2-1. Contracts; Rights and Privileges; Enforcement

Sec. 1. Duly adopted constitutions, by-laws, and other laws of labor organizations, except when and to the extent that the provisions thereof may violate public policy, are hereby declared to be valid and enforceable contracts as between the members and officers of such labor organizations; and the contracts, and all rights and privileges extended by and contained in those contracts, are declared to be enforceable in the courts of this state, by actions at law or in equity, brought by any individual member or members of such labor organization. However, such member or members of such labor organization shall exhaust all rights, privileges and remedies provided by the constitution, by-laws, or other laws of said labor organization, before bringing any such action at law or in equity.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.338, s.1. As amended by P.L.136-2018, SEC.125.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-1. Definitions

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.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-2. Employers; Duties

Sec. 2. Each employer shall establish and maintain conditions of work which are reasonably safe and healthful for employees, and free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-3.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-3.1. Compliance With Standards by Employer; Informing Employees

Sec. 3.1. Every employer shall comply with the occupational health and safety standards promulgated under this chapter, and pursuant to any directions in such standards, keep his employees informed of their protections and obligations under the chapter, the hazards of the work place and suitable precautions, relevant symptoms and emergency treatment for such hazards.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.3.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-4. Safety Devices or Safeguards; Removing or Damaging; Interference; Compliance by Employees With Standards

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.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-5. Safety Processes; Interference With Use; Obedience to Orders

Sec. 5. No person may interfere with the use of any method or process adopted for the protection of any employee in his employment or place of employment, or of any other person lawfully within the place of employment, or fail to follow orders necessary to protect the life, health, and safety of employees and any other person lawfully within the place of employment.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2231.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-6.5. Religious Objections to Treatment

Sec. 6.5. Nothing in this chapter or the standards adopted under this chapter shall be deemed to authorize or require medical examination, immunization, or treatment for those who object on religious grounds, except where such is necessary for the protection of the health and safety of others.Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.175, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.173.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-7. Occupational Safety Standards Commission

Sec. 7. An occupational safety standards commission is created within the department to promulgate, modify, or revoke safety and health standards in Indiana and to hear and determine applications for temporary and permanent variances from those standards.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.6. As amended by P.L.37-1985, SEC.34.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-8. Commission; Membership

Sec. 8. Commission: Membership. The commission shall be composed of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be selected by the governor as follows: three (3) shall represent the management of principal industries in the state, one (1) of which shall represent agricultural industry: three (3) shall represent labor and three (3) shall represent the public all of whom shall be recognized as experienced in the field of occupational health and safety. The commissioner shall serve as secretary of the commission. No member of the commission having an economic interest in any application for a temporary or permanent variance, shall be allowed to participate in the decision.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.7.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-9. Commission; Terms

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.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-10. Commission; Organization

Sec. 10. The commission shall meet annually at the call of the commissioner and elect a chairman and such other officers as they deem appropriate.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.174.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-11. Commission; Quorum

Sec. 11. (Commission: Quorum) A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-12. Commission; per Diem; Travel Expenses

Sec. 12. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the budget agency.(b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the budget agency.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.34-1988, SEC.2.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-13. Commission; Meetings

Sec. 13. The commission shall meet at the call of the commissioner or the chairman or upon the written request of any four (4) members. However, the commission shall meet at least one (1) time per year at the call of the commissioner to conduct the business that comes before the commission.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.9. As amended by P.L.219-1995, SEC.1; P.L.113-2014, SEC.116.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-15. Standards; Incorporation by Reference

Sec. 15. (Standards: Incorporation by reference) The commission may adopt by reference any standards, code, manuals or portions thereof, published by any nationally recognized organizations or associations organized or conducted in whole or in part for the purpose of developing standards for the protection of the life, health or safety of employees.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-15.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-15.1. Other Standards

Sec. 15.1. Any interested person, including representatives of employers and representatives of employees may propose a standard to the commission, or the commission may do so on its own motion. Such proposals shall be in writing. In the development or adoption of each standard proposed in this manner, the commission shall appoint and consult with an advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include equal number of persons qualified to present the viewpoint of employers involved and of persons similarly qualified to present the viewpoint of the workers involved. All members of the advisory committee shall be experienced in the field to which the proposed standard will apply. The number of members of any advisory committee shall be at the discretion of the commission. Any standard developed shall not unduly burden interstate commerce. Any such standard must be adopted by the commission in accordance with IC 4-22-2. The said standard shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published in Marion County, Indiana, at least ten (10) days prior to the filing of said standard with the publisher of the Indiana Register.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.123-2006, SEC.33.
IN Code § 22-8-1.1-16.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 22. Labor and Safety|Article 8. Occupational Health and Safety|Chapter 1.1. Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Iosha)|22-8-1.1-16.1. Emergency Temporary Standards

Sec. 16.1. (a) The commission may adopt emergency temporary standards under IC 4-22-2-37.1. The emergency temporary standard shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published in Marion County, Indiana, at least ten (10) days before the filing with the publisher of the Indiana Register. In the exercise of this power, the commission shall first expressly determine:(1) that employees are exposed to grave danger from exposure to substances or agents determined to be toxic or physically harmful or from new hazards; and(2) that such emergency standard is necessary to protect employees from such danger.(b) Temporary emergency standards shall be effective only until a permanent standard is adopted under IC 4-22-2, or for six (6) months from the date of publication, whichever period is shorter. The publication of an emergency temporary standard shall begin a proceeding in accordance with section 15 of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.12. As amended by P.L.31-1985, SEC.47; P.L.1-1990, SEC.237; P.L.123-2006, SEC.34.