Indiana University employees and applicants of positions have certain protections under federal and state law as well as university policy. The information on this page is a useful guide for understanding your rights and responsibilities as they relate to employment laws, regulations and requirements.
Summary: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, an individual can request an accommodation to participate in an employment-related activity.
Assistance: ADA Services
Forms: Self Identification and Reasonable Accommodation
Posters: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” (English)
“Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal” (Spanish)
Summary: This law requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Annual reports are available online by campus as listed on the web page below. You may also request a paper copy from a campus IUPD contact.
Web: Annual Clery security reports
Summary: It is the policy of Indiana University that conflicts of interest should be avoided where possible, or otherwise disclosed and managed. Employees have a responsibility to immediately disclose any real or potential conflicts of interest. It is also the policy of Indiana University that employees devote their university work activities to official functions of the university; use university resources only in the interest of the university; and, not allow external activities to impede the fulfillment of university responsibilities.
Policy: Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Form: Disclosure Form
Summary: Indiana University's statement prohibiting job discrimination.
Policy: Non-Discrimination
Web: Office of Civil Rights Compliance
Contact: Office of Civil Rights Compliance
Summary: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is an employee protection act that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, and recordkeeping laws.
Poster: “Minimum Wage”
Summary: The FMLA of 1993 provides an entitlement of up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave during a calendar year to eligible, covered employees for (1) birth and care of a child or placement for adoption/foster care of a child; (2) care of an immediate family member; or (3) care of the employee's own health condition.
Policy: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Rights
Poster: “Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the FMLA”
Summary: The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) prohibits the use of genetic information in employment decision making; restricts employers from requesting, requiring, or purchasing genetic information; requires that genetic information be maintained as a confidential medical record; and places strict limits on disclosure of genetic information
Policy: Guidelines for Compliance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
Summary: The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) establishes employee eligibility and job entitlements, employer obligations, benefits and remedies under the Act.
Policy: Leaves for Military Duty and Leaves for Military Families
Poster: “Your Rights Under USERRA”
Summary: The federal law Title IX governs Indiana University’s response to sexual harassment and sexual violence. All employees of the university have an obligation to prevent and respond promptly to all forms of sexual misconduct. In compliance with Title IX, “Responsible Employees” are required to share information known to them about incidents of sexual misconduct.
Policy: Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
Web: Stop Sexual Violence
Contact: Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator on campus
Summary: In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. References the Controlled Substances Act, criminal penalties, and health risks.
Policy: Substance-free Workplace
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