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What deductions employers can legally make from final paychecks in Indiana

Under Indiana law, employers may make certain deductions from an employee’s final paycheck, but only under specific conditions and for particular purposes. Here is a summary of the key legal provisions: Permissible Deductions Standard Payroll Deductions: Federal, state, and local income taxes Soci...

Property Law, Labor and Employment Law, Administrative Law

Indiana's unclaimed paycheck and escheat laws

Indiana’s laws regarding unclaimed paychecks and escheatment are designed to ensure that employees receive their rightful compensation and that unclaimed property is properly managed by the state. Final and Unclaimed Paychecks Final Paycheck Timing: Indiana requires that final paychecks be paid on...

Labor and Employment Law

Differences between voluntary resignation and termination pay rules in Indiana

In Indiana, the rules for final pay after voluntary resignation and termination are largely the same: Employers must pay all wages due to the employee by the next scheduled payday following the employee’s departure, regardless of whether the employee resigned voluntarily or was terminated involunt...

Labor and Employment Law, Administrative Law

Indiana laws on employer retaliation for wage complaints

Indiana law addresses employer retaliation for wage complaints primarily through federal protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as Indiana itself does not provide explicit job protection for employees terminated for filing wage claims against their employers. However, under the FLSA,...

Labor and Employment Law

Employer obligations regarding accrued vacation and sick pay in final paycheck

s depend on state law and company policy. Accrued Vacation Pay General Rule: In many states, employers are required to pay out accrued, unused vacation time as part of an employee’s final paycheck, unless the employer has a written policy or contract stating otherwise. California Example: Californi...

Labor and Employment Law, Administrative Law

How to file a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor

To file a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL), follow these steps: Gather Required Information: Your name, mailing address, and telephone number. Employer’s name, mailing address, and telephone number. The gross amount of wages claimed. Length of employment including start and...

Labor and Employment Law

Indiana wage payment regulations for minors and young workers

Indiana Wage Payment Regulations for Minors and Young Workers Indiana's wage payment regulations for minors and young workers are primarily governed by federal and state laws. Here are key points regarding these regulations: Wage Requirements Minimum Wage: Employers in Indiana are not allowed to pa...

Labor and Employment Law

Legal steps to take if an employer fails to pay the last paycheck in Indiana

If an employer in Indiana fails to pay the last paycheck, the following legal steps and considerations apply: Timing for Final Paycheck Indiana law requires that the final paycheck be paid on or before the next regularly scheduled payday after the employee’s termination or resignation. There is no...

Labor and Employment Law

Employee rights to unpaid wages and final paycheck contents in Indiana

Under Indiana law, employees have specific rights regarding unpaid wages and the contents of their final paycheck. The following summarizes these rights and relevant legal provisions: Employee Rights to Unpaid Wages Legal Basis: Both federal law (Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA) and Indiana law prot...

Labor and Employment Law

Indiana final paycheck laws and timing requirements

Indiana law requires employers to pay a terminated employee's final paycheck on the next regularly scheduled payday following separation, whether the employee was fired, laid off, or resigned. If the employer does not know where to send the final paycheck after a resignation, the employee can send a...

Property Law, Housing and Land Use Law

Pennsylvania Laws on Disposal of Tenant's Property After Eviction

Pennsylvania laws on disposal of a tenant's property after eviction are governed primarily by Pennsylvania’s Disposition of Abandoned Personal Property Act (68 P.S. § 250.505a) and Pennsylvania Act 129, which provide a clear framework for landlords on how to handle property left behind by tenants. K...

Criminal Law, Tort Law, Property Law

Legal Consequences for Landlords Who Mismanage Tenant's Property Post-Eviction in PA

In Pennsylvania, landlords who mismanage a tenant's personal property left behind after eviction or abandonment face specific legal obligations and potential consequences. Legal Obligations of Landlords Regarding Tenant Property Post-Eviction: When a tenant vacates but leaves personal property beh...

Property Law

Pennsylvania Act 129 and Its Impact on Handling Tenant's Abandoned Property

Pennsylvania Act 129 of 2012 significantly clarifies and regulates how landlords must handle a tenant's abandoned personal property after the tenant has relinquished possession of a rental unit. The Act was signed into law on July 5, 2012, and became effective on September 5, 2012. Key Provisions an...

Property Law

Pennsylvania Landlord Obligations for Tenant's Abandoned Property

Under Pennsylvania law, landlords have specific obligations when handling a tenant’s abandoned property. The process is governed by the Pennsylvania Disposition of Abandoned Personal Property Act (68 P.S. § 250.505a), which outlines when property is considered abandoned and the steps a landlord must...

Property Law

Tenant Rights to Access Personal Property After Eviction in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, tenants have specific rights to access their personal property after eviction, governed primarily by Pennsylvania Act 129 (68 P.S. § 250.505a). Here are the key points regarding tenant rights and landlord obligations: After an eviction or when a tenant vacates the premises, the te...

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