Laws

• Labor Statutes: Title 22. Labor and Safety
• Definition of Employee: § 22-2-2-3
• Minimum Wage: Federal Min. Wage – $7.25/hr (§ 22-2-2-4(c), 29 U.S.C. § 206)
• Overtime: One and a half (1.5) times their normal hourly rate (§ 22-2-2-4(g)).
• Record Keeping: Employers are obligated to keep a record of the name, address, work hours, and wages of each employee. State statutes do not mention a minimum time period (§ 22-1-1-15(b)).

At-Will Employment

Permitted? Yes, at-will employment is permitted and employers may fire their employees for almost any reason. The following are exceptions to this rule:

• Discrimination (§ 22-9-5-19, § 22-9-2-1, § 22-9-10-10)
• Employees filing complaints (§ 22-8-1.1-38.1)
• Use of tobacco products (§ 22-5-4-1)

Employer Resources

• Indiana Department of Labor
• Required Employer Posters