Sec. 7. (a) If an employer receives a completed exemption statement for an exemption based on:
(1) medical reasons; or
(2) immunity from COVID-19 acquired from a prior infection with COVID-19;
in accordance with section 6 of this chapter, the employer must allow the employee to opt out of the employer's COVID-19 immunization requirement as provided in section 5 of this chapter without further inquiry.
(b) If an employer receives a completed exemption statement for an exemption based on religious reasons in accordance with section 6(b) of this chapter, the employer must make a religious accommodation in compliance with Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).
As added by P.L.1-2022, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 5. Unlawful Labor Practices
Chapter 4.6. Exemptions From Covid-19 Immunization Requirements
22-5-4.6-0.5. Applicability; Exception for Certain Employers; Filing Requirement
22-5-4.6-5. Exemptions; Testing
22-5-4.6-6. Documentation Requirements
22-5-4.6-7. Receipt of Exemption Statement; Accommodation
22-5-4.6-8. Contract, Bid Specification, or Agreement; Prohibited Provisions
22-5-4.6-9. Construction; Immunization Requirement; Additional Exemptions