Ind. Code ch. 22-9-10

in effect

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-1 "Commission"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" means the civil rights commission created by IC 22-9-1-4. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-2 "Complainant"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "complainant" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-9-1-3(n). As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-3 "Complaint"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "complaint" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-9-1-3(o). As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-4 "Department"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "department" means the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-5 "Employ"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "employ" means to suffer or permit to work. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-6 "Employee"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "employee" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-9-1-3(i). As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-7 "Employer"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "employer" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-9-1-3(h). As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-8 "Veteran"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "veteran" means: (1) a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; (2) a member of the Indiana National Guard; or (3) a member of a reserve component. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-9 Unlawful employment practice; discrimination on basis of status as a veteran

Sec. 9. It is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by: (1) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; or (2) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-10 Discrimination on basis of status as a veteran; defense

Sec. 10. Notwithstanding section 9 of this chapter, it may be a defense to a charge of discrimination under this chapter that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests, or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job or a benefit to a veteran with a disability has been shown to be job related and consistent with business necessity, and performance cannot be accomplished by reasonable accommodation, as required under IC 22-9-5-21. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-11 Employment preference; religious organizations; educational institutions; conformity to religious tenets

Sec. 11. IC 22-9-5-22 applies to an employer that gives preference in employment to individuals of a particular religion. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-12 Complaints of violations; resolutions

Sec. 12. (a) The commission shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this chapter from complainants in the manner provided by IC 22-9-1-6. (b) IC 22-9-1-16, IC 22-9-1-17, and IC 22-9-1-18 apply to complaints filed in accordance with this chapter. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-13 Adoption and enforcement of rules

Sec. 13. The commission may adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to carry out this chapter. These rules must not be in conflict with the federal rules adopted under the employment discrimination provisions of the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), P.L.103-353 (38 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.). As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-14 Preferences for hiring of, employment of, or benefits for veterans; other provisions of the Indiana Code

Sec. 14. This chapter may not be construed to limit any of the preferences for the hiring of, employment of, or benefits for veterans that are contained in any other provision of the Indiana Code. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 22-9-10-15 Notices to applicants; language for use of employers

Sec. 15. Each employer subject to this chapter shall provide notice of this chapter in a format accessible to applicants, describing the applicable provisions of this chapter. The department shall assist the commission in devising language for the use of an employer that complies with this chapter and any rules adopted under section 13 of this chapter. As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.

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