Indiana Employment Laws
Employment laws differ from one state to another. Although there may be areas of similarity particularly in the areas of civil rights, such as non-discrimination in race, age gender, religion or national origin, for the most part each state makes its employment laws. Following are the essentials of Indiana employment laws.
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Limitations to Information Release
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In Indiana there are few specific limitations on information requests about previous employees. Employers can release any information about any of their former employees to the requesting agent. The only general restrictions are in the areas of truthfulness and maliciousness. Employers must not release false and malicious information which may harm the employee. Any employer that violates these provisions are liable for defamation, nevertheless there is a loophole, as many employers simply refuse to make statements regarding the employee's job performance.
Indiana "At Will" Provision
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Under this provision, employers are given free hand to fire employees for any reason the employers deem fit. Nevertheless such action must be legal. This requirement does not cover the area of employment contracts. All employment contracted work in Indiana could only be terminated based on the conditions explicitly specified under such contract. Employment contract provisions also imply that the employers could not terminate the contract without cause.
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Safety of Workplace
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Indiana laws require that employers provide an employment environment free from hazards which may lead to accidents, serious injuries or death. State laws permit employees to provide anonymous information to state or federal authorities if they perceive that their work place is unsafe; the whistle blower in this instance is also protected by law for furnishing such information to state or federal authorities. The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Division (IOSHA) enforces these provisions.
Indiana Workmans Compensation
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Indiana employment laws provide for compensation to injured Indiana employees whose injury happened at their workplace or through the course of their work at other job related sites. Fixed monetary provisions are laid out for compensation of work related accidents or death. Amount of compensation to the injured workers should be proportional to the degree of the injuries sustained.
Sexual Harassment at Work
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Indiana laws forbid sexual harassment at all workplaces across the state. Employers may be liable in cases of sexual harassment. There are broad definitions of sexual harassment outlined, such as direct sexual conduct, sexual advances and uses of verbal and communicated sexual language. Other conduct generally regarded as sexual harassment in Indiana includes Quid pro quo benefits, hostile workplace or environment and statements of a sexual nature.
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