Right to Work in Indiana
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Indiana is a right-to-work state; employees cannot be forced to join unions or pay union dues.
How Indiana treats Right to Work
Indiana adopted right-to-work protections under Indiana Code § 22-8-1-1, effective February 1, 2012, prohibiting union membership or dues payment as a condition of employment. Employees may voluntarily join unions but cannot be required to do so or face job consequences for declining membership. The law applies to both private and public sector workers in Indiana.
The general definition of Right to Work
A legal principle that employees cannot be forced to join a union or pay union fees as a job condition.
Right to work is a state law that protects workers from being required to join a labor union or pay union dues in order to keep their job. In right-to-work states, union membership is voluntary. This contrasts with union-security agreements in other states, where workers may be required to join or contribute to a union as a condition of employment.
Read the full Right to Work entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.