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Indiana ADA + employment hiring law

Indiana Civil Rights Law, Ind. Code § 22-9-1-1 et seq.. Enforced by Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.

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State statute

Indiana Civil Rights Law is codified at Ind. Code § 22-9-1-1 et seq..

Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.

Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.

Enforcing agency

Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)

Agency website: https://www.in.gov/icrc/

ICRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.

Employer-coverage threshold

6+ employees under Ind. Code § 22-9-1-3(h).

What this page is not

This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Indiana case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Indiana-specific questions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Indiana?

Indiana Civil Rights Law, codified at Ind. Code § 22-9-1-1 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.

Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Indiana?

Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC). ICRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.

What employer-size threshold applies in Indiana?

6+ employees under Ind. Code § 22-9-1-3(h).

How does Indiana interact with federal ADA Title I?

Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Indiana employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. ICRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.

Where can I read the Indiana statute and agency materials?

Statute citation: Ind. Code § 22-9-1-1 et seq.. Agency: Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) at https://www.in.gov/icrc/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.

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