Heartland Opposes "Second-Class Status" in Indiana

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Heartland Payment Systems HPY one of the nation's largest payment processors and a large employer in southern Indiana, today issued a statement from Chairman of the Board and CEO Robert O. Carr opposing a law that could relegate some to "second-class status."

"It is deeply troubling that the State of Indiana has passed a bill that runs counter to the tenets of fairness, respect and equal opportunity.

"As a major employer in Indiana, and elsewhere throughout the country, I respectfully call on the Indiana governor and state assembly to further fix or nullify this harmful law.

"This is not a matter of politics or religion, but rather a test of our character to treat others as we wish to be treated. While this law is certainly bad for the business reputation of Indiana, its harm runs deeper than the bottom line. It is an affront to neighbors, friends, family members, fellow workers and customers.

"The people of Indiana – all of its people – deserve better."

About Heartland

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. HPY, one of the largest payment processors in the United States, delivers credit/debit/prepaid card processing and security technology through Heartland Secure™ and its comprehensive Heartland breach warranty. Heartland also offers point of sale, mobile commerce, e-Commerce, marketing solutions, payroll solutions, and related business solutions and services to more than 300,000 business and educational locations nationwide.

A FORTUNE 1000 company, Heartland is the founding supporter of the Merchant Bill of Rights, a public advocacy initiative that educates merchants about fair credit and debit card processing practices. Heartland also established the Sales Professional Bill of Rights to advocate for the rights of sales professionals everywhere.