Ind. Code § 22-9-12-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an employer who employs fifteen (15) or more persons.
As added by P.L.87-2021, SEC.1.
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in effectInd. Code § 22-9-12-2 "Pregnancy" or "pregnant"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "pregnancy" or "pregnant" includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
As added by P.L.87-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-9-12-3 Request for an accommodation; response required
Sec. 3. (a) An employee may request, in writing, an accommodation relating to the employee's pregnancy from her employer.
(b) An employer must respond to an employee's request under subsection (a) within a reasonable time.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a request for an accommodation under subsection (a) does not:
(1) require an employer to provide an accommodation for an employee's pregnancy; or
(2) impose a duty or obligation upon the employer to provide an accommodation or an exception to the employer's policies;
unless existing federal or state laws require that an accommodation must be made.
As added by P.L.87-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-9-12-4 Disciplining, terminating, or retaliating against employee prohibited
Sec. 4. (a) An employer may not:
(1) discipline;
(2) terminate; or
(3) retaliate against;
an employee because the employee has requested or used an accommodation for the employee's pregnancy.
(b) The following actions may not be considered to be disciplinary or retaliatory under subsection (a):
(1) An employer's attempt to accommodate an employee's request for accommodation under section 3(a) of this chapter.
(2) An employer's decision not to accommodate an employee's request for accommodation under section 3(a) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.87-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-9-12-5 No limitation on other available remedies
Sec. 5. This chapter does not preempt, limit, diminish, or affect other state or federal laws concerning sex discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, family medical leave, disability, or childbirth discrimination.
As added by P.L.87-2021, SEC.1.
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