Commissioner, Indiana Labor

State

CORE PURPOSE:

Promote the General Welfare

Quick Facts

Holder(s):

Mike Speedy

Term:

At will

Method:

Appointed

Level:

State

Oath Administered By:

Governor or Chief Justice

Role Overview

Administers labor laws, oversees workplace safety inspections, handles wage claims, enforces child labor regulations, and promotes workforce development in Indiana.

Constitutional Mandate:

Protects worker rights (Ind. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 1).

Key Competencies:

Labor law expertise, fairness, and worker advocacy.

Potential Weaknesses:

Lax enforcement of safety standards, which can lead to an increase in workplace accidents and fatalities.

I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of Labor Commissioner to the best of my ability. So help me God.