Ind. Code § 22-5-8-1 "Device"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "device" includes any acoustic, optical, mechanical, electronic, medical, or molecular device.
As added by P.L.20-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code ch. 22-5-8
Ind. Code ch. 22-5-8
in effectInd. Code § 22-5-8-1.5 "Employer"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "employer" means the state or any individual, partnership, association, limited liability company, corporation, business trust, or other governmental entity or political subdivision that has one (1) or more employees.
As added by P.L.35-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-5-8-2 Prohibition against the implantation of devices as a condition of employment; discrimination; compliance with court orders
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), an employer may not require an employee or prospective employee to take any of the following actions as a condition of employment, as a condition of employment in a particular position, or as a condition of receiving additional compensation or other benefits:
(1) Implant, or undergo a procedure to implant, a device in the candidate's or employee's body.
(2) Inject, or receive an injection of, a device into the candidate's or employee's body.
(3) Ingest, inhale, or otherwise incorporate a device into the candidate's or employee's body.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), an employer may not discriminate against an employee with respect to:
(1) the employee's compensation and benefits; or
(2) terms and conditions of employment;
based on the employee's refusal to take an action described in subsection (a).
(c) An employer may, as a condition of employment, as a condition of employment in a particular position, or as a condition of receiving additional compensation or other benefits, require an employee or a prospective employee to comply with a court order that directs the employee or prospective employee to take an action described in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.20-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-5-8-3 Civil action; damages
Sec. 3. (a) An employee or prospective employee may bring a civil action against an employer to enforce section 2 of this chapter.
(b) If an employer violates section 2 of this chapter, the court may do the following:
(1) Award:
(A) actual damages; and
(B) court costs and reasonable attorney's fees;
to the prevailing employee or prospective employee.
(2) Enjoin further violation of this chapter.
As added by P.L.20-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-5-8-4 No limitation on other available remedies
Sec. 4. This chapter does not limit an employee's or prospective employee's rights or remedies under any other state or federal law.
As added by P.L.20-2020, SEC.1.
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