Indiana § 22-2-2-11 - Violations
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 22-2-2-11 — Violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-2-2-11. Violations
Sec. 11. (a) An employer or his agent who:
(1) discharges or otherwise discriminates in regard to tenure or condition of employment against any employee because the employee has:
(A) instituted or participated in the institution of any action to recover wages under this chapter; or
(B) demanded the payment of wages under this chapter;
(2) pays or agrees to pay any employee less than the minimum wage prescribed by section 4 of this chapter; or
(3) fails to keep records required by section 8 of this chapter;
commits a Class C infraction.
(b) An employer or the employer's agent who knowingly or intentionally violates section 4 or 8 of this chapter commits a Class A infraction.
(c) An employer or the employer's agent who violates section 4 of this chapter, having a prior unrelated judgment for a violation of section 4 of this chapter, commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) An employer or the employer's agent who violates section 8 of this chapter, having a prior unrelated judgment for a violation of section 8 of this chapter, commits a Class B misdemeanor.
Formerly: Acts 1965, c.134, s.11. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2202; P.L.37-1985, SEC.28; P.L.133-1990, SEC.3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 22-2-2-11
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Section 22-2-2-11 ("Violations") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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