Leave policy guide

Indiana

Guide to Indiana leave laws. Indiana follows federal FMLA requirements. Learn about employer obligations.

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Annual leave

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Public holidays

state

Location type

2025-01-15

Reviewed

Legal framework

Primary legislation

Federal FMLA (no state expansion)

Governing body

Indiana Department of Labor

Last updated

2025-01-01

Official source

Entitlements overview

Annual leave

Statutory entitlement: 0

Calculation: No statutory requirement

Pro-rata: Per employer policy

Carryover: Per employer policy

Sick leave

Statutory: No

Paid days: Varies

Statutory pay: Varies

Eligibility: No state-mandated sick leave

Parental leave

Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)

Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)

Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)

Shared leave: 12 weeks combined

Additional leave and compliance

Other leave types

Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)

Voting Time: Not specified (unpaid)

Military Leave: Per USERRA + state protections (unpaid)

Record keeping and notice

Records: Maintain FMLA records for 3 years

Employer notice: FMLA notice requirements

Employee notice: 30 days for foreseeable leave

Penalties: FMLA violations subject to federal penalties

Public holiday sample

New Year's Day: 2025-01-01

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20

Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17

Good Friday: 2025-04-18

Primary Election Day: 2025-05-06

Memorial Day: 2025-05-26

Frequently asked questions

Does Indiana require paid sick leave?

No, Indiana has no state-mandated paid sick leave law.

Does Indiana have paid family leave?

No, Indiana does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA applies.