Discrimination at Work
IC 22-9-1-3 — a complaint to the civil rights commission within 180 days of the act
Excluding a person from equal opportunity in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran is a discriminatory practice, and so is an adverse action against someone who filed a charge, complained or took part in a proceeding over one.
Who handles this in Indiana: Indiana Disability Rights and Indiana Civil Rights Commission; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Indiana directory.
The chapter reaches the state and its subdivisions and any person employing six or more persons in the state, but not fraternal or religious nonprofits, church affiliated schools and charities, or private social clubs.
A complaint to the Indiana civil rights commission is valid only if filed within 180 days of the discriminatory practice, signed and verified, naming both sides, describing what happened, when and where, and any other action on the same grievance.
On a finding of discrimination in employment, the commission may order the losses restored, limited to wages, salary or commissions except for veterans, who may be placed in the job applied for. It also bars retaliation against anyone who filed, testified or helped.
Sources for this section (3)
- IC 22-9-1-2 — Public policy; construction of chapter
- IC 22-9-1-3 — Definitions
- IC 22-9-1-6 — Civil rights commission; powers and duties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.