in-20250326-IR-610250160FNA: The Department of Labor (department) is soliciting public comment on adding rules at 610 IAC 12 concerning home care consumers and worker protection; and penalty assessments. The department seeks comment on the affected citations listed and any other provisions of Title 610 that may be affected by this rulemaking.

Notice of First Public Comment Period LSA Document #25-160 Sec. 1. The definitions in this rule apply throughout this article. Sec. 2. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of labor. Sec. 3. "Consumer notice" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-1-5-4. Sec. 4. "Department" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-1-5-5. Sec. 5. "Investigation" refers to the investigation described in IC 22-1-5-18. Sec. 6. "Placement agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-1-5-9. Sec. 7. "Worker notice" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-1-5-11. Sec. 1. (a) After an investigation by the department, if the department finds that a placement agency failed to provide a worker or consumer notice at the times required under IC 22-1-5-13 or IC 22-1-5-16, the department shall assess a penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation against the placement agency. (b) The commissioner may reduce any penalty assessed under this rule by a reasonable amount at their discretion, based on factors such as the circumstances of the violation, size of the placement agency, and history of previous violations.