HB1290

Wage matters.

Introduced·1/6/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1290 amends wage definitions and enforcement mechanisms.

Indiana HB1290 amends the Indiana Code to update definitions and enforcement mechanisms related to wages. The bill modifies the definition of "employee" to exclude certain individuals, such as those under 16 years old and those employed by their parent, spouse, or child. It also specifies that employers must pay employees at least semimonthly or biweekly. The bill allows wage assignments for various purposes, such as insurance premiums and charitable contributions, and removes the requirement for revocability in wage assignments after July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 6

House

Authored by Representative Ireland

Jan 6

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions