Gender discrimination - Indiana

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Employer defined

“Employer” means the state or any political or civil subdivision thereof and any person employing six or more persons within the state. The term “employer” does not include:

• any nonprofit corporation or association organized exclusively for fraternal or religious purposes;
• any school, educational, or charitable religious institution owned or conducted by or affiliated with a church or religious institution; or
• any exclusively social club, corporation, or association that is not organized for profit.

Unlawful employment practices

The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex. For example, the state law includes an exemption for a bona fide occupational qualification.

State

Contact

Civil Rights Commission

Regulations

Indiana Code Title 22, Article 9, Chapter 1, Civil Rights Enforcement

Federal

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Regulations

29 CFR Part 1604, Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex