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Employment Laws in Indiana.

Indiana's minimum wage matches the federal rate of $7.25/hr. The state has been right-to-work since 2012. The Indiana Civil Rights Law protects against discrimination for employers with 6+ employees but does not explicitly cover sexual orientation or gender identity at the state level. Indiana has no state-mandated paid leave of any kind. Overtime follows federal FLSA standards.

Last verified: 2026-02-25

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Statute of Limitations

180 days (discrimination — ICRC); 300 days (EEOC)Ind. Code § 22-9-1; 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5

Discrimination complaints with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission must be filed within 180 days. Federal EEOC cross-filed complaints: 300 days.

State law

Key Indiana Statutes

Minimum Wage (Federal Rate)Ind. Code § 22-2-2

Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25/hr — matching the federal rate with no state increase above it. Tipped employees: $2.13/hr. Training wage for under-20: $4.25/hr for first 90 days.

Indiana Civil Rights LawInd. Code § 22-9-1

Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, and age (40+). Applies to employers with 6+ employees (lower than federal 15). Does NOT explicitly protect sexual orientation or gender identity at the state level.

Right to WorkInd. Code § 22-6-6

Indiana has been a right-to-work state since February 2012. No one can be required to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.

Whistleblower Protection (Public Contracts)Ind. Code § 22-5-3-3

Employees of private employers with public contracts cannot be retaliated against for reporting misuse of public resources or law violations. Complaint must be filed with the Indiana Department of Labor within 30 days.

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