Highlights
Impacted Employers:Allemployers that employ five or more minors in Indiana.
Effective Date:July 1, 2026.
Summary:Indiana has enacted legislation that will repeal a law requiring employers to register with the Indiana Department of Labor when they employ five or more minors.
Next Steps:Until July 1, 2026, covered employers should continue to comply with the registration requirement for employing minors. As of July 1, 2026, employers will no longer be required to register with the state and can adjust hiring processes accordingly.
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The Details
Indiana has enacted legislation that will repeal a law requiring employers to register with the Indiana Department of Labor when they employ five or more minors. The repeal results from the enactment of House Bill 1302 and takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Background
Under existing Indiana law, any employer that hires, employs or permits five or more minors to work must register with the Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL). The law also requires covered employers to update their registration if any of the information changes, such as when they hire more minors.
House Bill 1302
Effective July 1, 2026, House Bill 1302:
- Repeals the registration requirement for employing minors.
- Repeals a requirement that the IDOL maintain a publicly accessible database of registered employers.
Next Steps
Until July 1, 2026, covered employers should continue to comply with the registration requirement for employing minors. As of July 1, 2026, employers will no longer be required to register with the state and can adjust hiring processes accordingly.