Sec. 11. (a) An employer or his agent who:
(1) discharges or otherwise discriminates in regard to tenure or condition of employment against any employee because the employee has:
(A) instituted or participated in the institution of any action to recover wages under this chapter; or
(B) demanded the payment of wages under this chapter;
(2) pays or agrees to pay any employee less than the minimum wage prescribed by section 4 of this chapter; or
(3) fails to keep records required by section 8 of this chapter;
commits a Class C infraction.
(b) An employer or the employer's agent who knowingly or intentionally violates section 4 or 8 of this chapter commits a Class A infraction.
(c) An employer or the employer's agent who violates section 4 of this chapter, having a prior unrelated judgment for a violation of section 4 of this chapter, commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) An employer or the employer's agent who violates section 8 of this chapter, having a prior unrelated judgment for a violation of section 8 of this chapter, commits a Class B misdemeanor.
Formerly: Acts 1965, c.134, s.11. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2202; P.L.37-1985, SEC.28; P.L.133-1990, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 2. Wages, Hours, and Benefits
22-2-2-3. Definitions; Exemptions
22-2-2-4. Rates; Discrimination
22-2-2-8. Statement of Hours and Wages; Furnishing Employees; Posting Law
22-2-2-9. Actions and Proceedings; Damages; Limitation of Actions; Defenses
22-2-2-10. Other Statutes; Application of Law