Indiana § 34-28-4-1 - Civil action for dismissal from employment
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 34-28-4-1 — Civil action for dismissal from employment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-28-4-1. Civil action for dismissal from employment
Sec. 1. A person who is dismissed from employment in violation of IC 35-44.1-2-11 may bring a civil action, within ninety (90) days of the dismissal, against the employer who dismissed the person:
(1) to recover the wages the person lost as a result of the dismissal; and
(2) to obtain an order requiring reinstatement by the employer.
If the person obtains a judgment against the employer, the court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee to the person's attorney.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-29-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.43.
IC 34-28-5Chapter 5. Infraction and Ordinance Violation Enforcement Proceedings
34-28-5-0.2Application of certain amendments to prior law 34-28-5-1Prosecution in name of state or municipality; rules; limitations; burden of proof; deferral programs; agreement for community restitution or service 34-28-5-2Moving traffic violation; pleadings 34-28-5-3Detention; communications device information 34-28-5-3.5Refusal to identify self 34-28-5-4Costs; deposit of funds; findings required for judgment; special provisions for moving violations 34-28-5-5Costs; deposit of funds; findings required for judgment 34-28-5-6Suspension of driver's license 34-28-5-7Traffic violations bureau; clerk 34-28-5-8Duties of clerk 34-28-5-9Duties of court 34-28-5-10Repealed 34-28-5-11Admission of violation; nolo contendere plea; payment of judgment 34-28-5-12Notice requirements for acceptance of admission or nolo contendere plea 34-28-5-13Payment by credit card 34-28-5-14Written appearance instead of personal appearance before court 34-28-5-15Disclosure of information related to an infraction; restrictions; petition to restrict disclosure 34-28-5-16Repealed 34-28-5-17Additional judgment equal to excise tax; collection; distribution
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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