Ind. Code ch. 22-2-16

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Ind. Code § 22-2-16-1 Applicability of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) An employee of a unit. (2) The terms of a contract entered into by a unit and a third party. (3) The terms and conditions required by a unit or a redevelopment commission established by a unit for the grant or approval of: (A) a tax credit; (B) a tax deduction; (C) a tax abatement; (D) a tax exemption; (E) a grant; (F) a loan; (G) a loan guarantee; (H) financial or economic development assistance; or (I) another economic development incentive. (4) Training requirements or other qualifications established by a unit for a private ambulance service, security service, or other provider of public health and safety services within the jurisdiction of the unit. As added by P.L.88-2013, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 22-2-16-2 "Unit"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "unit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23. As added by P.L.88-2013, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 22-2-16-3 Prohibition against unit establishing, mandating, or requiring employee benefits

Sec. 3. Unless federal or state law provides otherwise, a unit may not establish, mandate, or otherwise require an employer to provide to an employee who is employed within the jurisdiction of the unit: (1) a benefit; (2) a term of employment; (3) a working condition; or (4) an attendance, scheduling, or leave policy; that exceeds the requirements of federal or state law, rules, or regulations. As added by P.L.88-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.120-2016, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 22-2-16-4 Rule of statutory construction

Sec. 4. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a city, town, or county from adopting an ordinance under IC 22-9-1-12.1 relating to a category or class in addition to the categories and classes described in IC 22-9-1-2. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.336.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/22Fetched: 10/17/2026