Indiana Securities Division issues notice to permit loan brokers and collection agents to work from home
March 24, 2020
On March 24, the Indiana Secretary of State, Securities Division (Division), issued guidance to loan broker and collection agencies in response to Covid-19, encouraging licensees to instruct their employees to work from home and refrain from any in-person meetings. The guidance reminds licensees that relevant Indiana laws and regulations place no general prohibition on individuals employed by licensees from performing work remotely from their personal residences. A temporary arrangement where an employee works from home during the Covid-19 outbreak does not require licensure as a branch office. Licensees should continue to take any necessary steps to supervise employees working remotely.