Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s extension of his order for Hoosiers to stay home included new information about enforcement in essential workplaces that remain open.
According to Executive Order 20-18, all employers must comply with safety and health standards established and enforced by the Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration (IOSHA). Employers are subject to specific standards to prevent the exposure or spread of a disease.
The governor has directed IOSHA to take enforcement actions against businesses or entities failing to comply with workplace safety conditions. He also directed the creation of an enforcement response team to respond and investigate all other reports of violations of his executive order.
Anyone who believes they are in an unsafe work environment specifically related to taking preventative measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 can fill out a complaint form at in.gov/dol. The form allows for anonymous submittals.