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Other Indiana Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What is the minimum wage in the Indiana?
  A: The minimum wage in Indiana is currently $6.55. The minimum wage applies to employers of two or more employees. However, it does not include any employer who is … More
• Q: Can My Employer Terminate Me For No Reason?
  A: Indiana is considered an "employment at­will" state. This means that Indiana employers may hire, fire, promote, demote, layoff, suspend, set their own work hours … More
• Q: Must My Employer Pay Me For Sick Days, Personal Days And Holidays?
  A: Indiana law only requires that employers must pay employees for actual time worked. As a result, employers are not required to pay for sick days, personal days, or … More
• Q: If I Am Fired, When Is My Last Paycheck Due?
  A: If you quit or are fired, your paycheck is due by midnight of your next regularly scheduled payday.
• Q: Is A Work Permit Required For Employment Of A Minor?
  A: Minors under the age of 18 must obtain a work permit before beginning a job. Exceptions include: newspaper carriers, golf caddies, domestic service workers, … More
• Q: Are There Restrictions On The Hours A Minor Is Permitted To Work?
  A: The number of hours teens may work differs based on age, time of year, and parental permission. School day hours differ from the non­school day hours. Sixteen and … More
• Q: What Kind Of Jobs Are Minors Prohibited From Doing?
  A: Federal and State law forbids the employment in occupations deemed hazardous. Refer to the The Teen Worker Pamphlet listing of prohibited occupations. More
• Q: Can I Work Two Part Time Jobs?
  A: No. You can only hold one work permit at a time and each work permit is issued for a specific employer. If you quit that job, a new work permit may be issued for … More
• Q: What Are The Eligibility Requirements To Receive Unemployment Benefits?
  A: Three things determine if you qualify for benefits. 1. How much money you earned in the base period (wages): Your base period is the first four quarters out of … More
• Q: How Much Compensation Can I Receive?
  A: Your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) is shown on your "Wage Transcript and Benefit Computation". Your WBA is based on the highest wages you earned in any one quarter of … More