Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet
Legislative Analysis Report Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This bill intends to modernize how employers share required labor law information with their workers. It allows public and private employers in Ohio to post mandatory labor, safety, and wage notices online (such as on a company website or intranet) instead of requiring physical paper posters on workplace walls.
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2. Changes to Existing Law
ORC Sec. 4109.08 Allows employers to post the abstract of minor employee labor laws on the internet in a way that employees can access, instead of only posting a physical copy on the premises.
ORC Sec. 4111.09 Allows employers to post minimum wage law summaries and rules on the internet in an employee-accessible format instead of only on physical premises.
ORC Sec. 4112.07 Allows employers to post civil rights and non-discrimination notices on the internet in a way that is accessible to the public, as an alternative to physical postings.
ORC Sec. 4115.07 Allows contractors and subcontractors on public projects to post prevailing wage schedules on the internet for employees instead of only physically at the work site.
ORC Sec. 4123.54 Allows employers to post written notices about workplace chemical testing and workers' compensation eligibility on the internet.
ORC Sec. 4123.83 Allows employers to post proof of workers' compensation coverage on the internet in an employee-accessible format instead of only physically in the workplace.
ORC Sec. 4167.11 Allows public employers to post safety and employment risk reduction notices on the internet for public employees.
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- Employers can now choose to post required labor law notices online rather than maintaining physical bulletin boards.
- This digital option applies to minor labor laws, minimum wage summaries, civil rights notices, prevailing wage schedules, and workers' compensation information.
- Civil rights notices can be posted on a public-facing website, while other employee notices must be accessible to the company's workers.
4. Entities Affected
- Ohio employers (both private and public)
- Ohio employees, including minor workers and public sector employees
- Contractors and subcontractors working on public improvement projects
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Agency Authority: The Ohio Department of Commerce, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and the Bureau of Workers' Compensation must accept digital internet postings as a valid method for employers to meet mandatory notice requirements.
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: Not applicable
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
George F. Lang
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Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
Steve Wilson
District
7
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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