Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Worker's Compensation: Application, Rights, and Remedies
22-3-2-4. Preexisting Contracts; Continuance; Minors

Sec. 4. (a) Every contract of service between any employer and employee covered by IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6, written or implied, in operation on May 21, 1929, or made or implied prior to May 21, 1929, shall, after May 21, 1929, be presumed to continue; and every such contract made subsequent to May 21, 1929, shall be presumed to have been made subject to the provisions of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 unless either party, except as provided in section 15 of this chapter, shall give notice, as provided in section 9 of this chapter, to the other party to such contract that the provisions of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 (other than IC 22-3-4-13) are not intended to apply.
(b) A like presumption shall exist equally in the case of all minors unless notice of the same character be given by or to the parent or guardian of the minor.
Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.4. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.23.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 22. Labor and Safety

Article 3. Worker's Compensation System

Chapter 2. Worker's Compensation: Application, Rights, and Remedies

22-3-2-1. Repealed

22-3-2-2. Mandatory Compliance; Burden of Proof; Exemptions

22-3-2-2.1. Coverage for Rostered Volunteers

22-3-2-2.3. Volunteer Workers; Services; Medical Benefits

22-3-2-2.5. School to Work Student

22-3-2-3. Repealed

22-3-2-4. Preexisting Contracts; Continuance; Minors

22-3-2-5. Insurance; Certificates Authorizing Carrying of Risk Without Insurance; State Self-Insurance Program

22-3-2-6. Exclusive Remedies

22-3-2-7. Performance of Statutory Duties; Application of Law

22-3-2-8. Qualifications; Burden of Proof

22-3-2-9. Exempt Employees; Waiver of Exemption; Notice of Acceptance

22-3-2-10. Repealed

22-3-2-11. Repealed

22-3-2-12. Repealed

22-3-2-13. Claims Against Third Persons; Subrogation; Procedures

22-3-2-14. Contractors; Certificate of Coverage; Subrogation

22-3-2-14.5. Independent Contractor Electing Exemption From Compensation Provisions; Filing Statement; Certificate of Exemption

22-3-2-15. Employers Not Relieved of Obligations by Contracts, Agreements, or Rules; Voluntary Agreements; Minors; Approval; Effect; Payment of Compensation; Civil Penalty

22-3-2-16. Claims for Compensation; Priorities

22-3-2-17. Claims for Compensation; Assignment; Creditor Claims; Child Support Income Withholding

22-3-2-18. Coal Mining; Application of Law

22-3-2-19. Interstate or Foreign Commerce; Exemptions

22-3-2-20. Place of Accident

22-3-2-21. Prior Injuries; Application of Law

22-3-2-22. Notice; Worker's Compensation Coverage; Mobile or Remote Employees