Employment contracts - Indiana

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal law generally does not regulate employment contracts between employers and employees with one exception: contracts that require the joining or refraining from joining of a labor union as a condition of employment. On the federal level, these contracts are governed by the National Labor Relations Act. States may have a corresponding provision and may also have additional provisions regarding employment contracts.

Indiana law is similar to federal law in relation to union membership. It also contains a provision concerning employment contracts.

Union membership

It is illegal for an employer to enter into a contract with an employee or job applicant requiring the individual to promise not to join or remain a member of a union as a condition of employment, nor to require an employee to quit employment if they subsequently become a member. IC 22-6-1-3

Waiver of rights

An employee can not be required to enter into an agreement to waive his or her rights to unemployment compensation benefits. IC 22-3-2-15

State

Contact

Indiana Department of Labor

Regulations

Union membership
Indiana Code Article 6, Chapter 1, §22-6-1-3

Waiver of rights
Indiana Code Article 3, Chapter 2, §22-3-2-15

Federal

Contact

National Labor Relations Board

Regulations

National Labor Relations Act

29 U.S.C. §§151-169