Indiana Employment Laws

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.

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.

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.

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.