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IN SB0287
Bill
Status
1/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Delph
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 287 Summary
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Requires employers making employment decisions for Indiana-based jobs after June 30, 2016, to give preference to Indiana residents who are United States citizens.
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Applicants must meet job-related qualifications established by the employer and have resided in Indiana for at least five years to receive the preference.
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Employers may request documentation from individuals to verify their eligibility for the employment preference.
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The Department of Labor must receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints about violations of this chapter and may adopt necessary rules to implement it.
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Employers must provide notice of this preference policy in an accessible format to applicants and employees, using language developed by the Department of Labor.
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The chapter does not apply to written or oral contracts in effect on July 1, 2016.
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Effective date: July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Employment preference for Indiana citizens. Requires that whenever an employer makes an employment decision for a job located or based in Indiana after June 30, 2016, the employer shall give a preference in employment to an Indiana resident who is a citizen of the United States. Provides that an individual may not receive the preference unless the individual meets the job related qualifications for the position and has resided in Indiana for at least five years. Provides that the employer may require that an individual provide documentation to establish that the individual is entitled to the preference. Requires the department
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions & Labor
1/7/2016