Indiana Payroll and HR Resources

Key State Payroll and HR Information:

• State Minimum Wage (as of 2023): $7.25 per hour, which is the federal minimum wage rate.

• Overtime Rules: In Indiana, overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek

• State Income Tax Rate: Indiana has a flat state income tax rate of 3.23% for 2023.

• Unemployment Insurance Rate:  Unemployment insurance rates in Indiana for 2023 range from 0.39% to 7.05%. The unemployment taxable wage base increased from $9,500 to $9,900.

Essential Indiana Forms & Links:

• Indiana Income Tax Withholding Form: Employers in Indiana use the WH-4 form to withhold the correct state income tax from employee wages. 

  • [WH-4]

• Indiana New Hire Reporting Form: Employers in Indiana are required to report newly hired or rehired employees within 20 days of their hire date.

  • [New Hire Reporting Form]

• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Reporting Form: Employers in Indiana who are contributing to the state's unemployment insurance fund must report their wages and pay unemployment taxes.

  • [UI Reporting Form]

• Labor Law Posters: 

  • Employers in Indiana are required to post various labor law posters in a prominent location for their employees. Some of the key posters include:

    • Indiana Minimum Wage Poster
    • Workers' Compensation Notice
    • Indiana Unemployment Insurance Notice
    • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) posters, if applicable
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) posters, if applicable
      
      

    You can obtain these posters from the Indiana Department of Labor or through reputable poster compliance companies.

    These requirements are in addition to federal posting requirements.

Useful Indiana Labor and HR Resources:

1. Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):

   • The Indiana DWD provides a wide range of services and resources for both employers and job seekers. You can find information on unemployment insurance, labor market data, workforce training, and more.

2. Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL):

   • IDOL oversees labor laws and regulations in Indiana. Employers and employees can access information on wage and hour laws, workers' compensation, and workplace safety.

3. Indiana Workers' Compensation Board:

   • This board provides information on workers' compensation laws and processes in Indiana. Employers and employees can access forms and resources related to workers' compensation claims.