Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 423: Regards employment status of health care workers for certain laws

To amend sections 4111.03, 4111.14, 4113.15, 4121.01, 4123.01, 4141.01, and 5747.01 and to enact section 4113.87 of the Revised Code to specify that a health care worker is not the employee of a health care worker platform or health care facility for purposes of specified laws under certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill reclassifies healthcare workers as independent contractors, restricting worker protections, benefits, and collective bargaining rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 840: Regards pay, workers' comp for transportation network drivers

To amend sections 4121.01, 4123.01, 4123.26, 4123.29, 4123.35, 4925.01, and 4925.10 and to enact sections 4925.15, 4925.16, 4925.17, 4925.18, 4925.19, 4925.20, 4925.25, 4925.26, 4925.27, and 4925.28 of the Revised Code regarding minimum pay, workers' compensation, and other requirements applicable to transportation network company drivers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum pay and workers' compensation for transportation network drivers, directly protecting worker rights and benefits.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens protections for transportation network drivers by mandating minimum pay and workers' compensation, enhancing safety and labor standards within the transportation sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workers' Compensation

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 624: Regards employment under Ohio's overtime and minimum wage laws

To amend sections 4111.03 and 4111.14 and to enact section 4111.20 of the Revised Code regarding the distinction between employees and independent contractors under Ohio's overtime and minimum wage laws.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends employee vs. contractor distinctions under Ohio's wage/overtime laws to clarify protections, aligning with worker rights advancement in wage/hour policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 152: Regulate the provision of earned wage access services

To amend section 1321.21 and to enact sections 1320.01, 1320.02, 1320.03, 1320.04, 1320.05, 1320.06, 1320.07, 1320.08, 1320.09, and 1320.10 of the Revised Code to regulate the provision of earned wage access services.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulating earned wage access services would likely establish rules to protect workers' financial interests related to their wages, ensuring fair access.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Professional Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 234: Increase the state minimum wage

SB 234 would raise the state's minimum hourly wage rate for covered workers. It directly affects employees earning the current minimum wage and employers required to pay it. The bill amends specific sections of the Revised Code to establish a new, higher minimum wage rate and repeals the existing minimum wage provision (section 4111.07). This change would take effect on a specified date, increasing pay for eligible workers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRaising the minimum wage increases the income of low-wage workers, which can indirectly improve their ability to afford housing and reduce housing insecurity.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 234 explicitly increases the state's minimum hourly wage, directly advancing workers' wages, a core aspect of Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 39: Allow state income tax deduction for overtime wages

HB 39 would amend Ohio's tax code (section 5747.01) to allow taxpayers to deduct overtime wages from their state taxable income, similar to regular wages. This change would directly affect Ohio residents who earn overtime pay, such as hourly workers, by reducing their taxable income for state income tax purposes. The bill modifies existing tax provisions to explicitly include overtime wages under the deduction for "wages and salaries" previously only applied to base pay. It does not change tax rates or create new credits, but expands the scope of deductible income under current Ohio tax law. The bill is currently pending in committee after introduction on February 3, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 39 provides state income tax relief by allowing deductions for overtime wages, directly aligning with 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income'.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 39 allows a state income tax deduction for overtime wages, directly benefiting workers by reducing their tax burden and effectively increasing their net income from labor.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 150: Enact the Clock Out Kids Act

To amend sections 4109.08, 4109.13, and 4109.99 of the Revised Code to enact the Clock Out Kids Act to require school employees to report certain minor labor law violations, to increase penalties for certain minor labor law violations, and to create the Minor Labor Law Enforcement Fund; and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Minor Labor Law Enforcement Fund via appropriation, directly allocating state budget funds for labor law enforcement enforcement.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill increases penalties for minor labor law violations and creates a fund for enforcement, directly strengthening the punitive and enforcement aspects of the criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires school employees to report minor labor law violations, protecting students and involving educators directly in safeguarding their well-being.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 150 strengthens enforcement of minor labor laws by requiring reporting, increasing penalties, and creating an enforcement fund, thereby protecting workers' rights and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 34: Increase the state minimum wage

HB 34 proposes to increase Ohio's state minimum wage in phases, starting at $15.50 per hour in 2025 and rising to $16.50 per hour by 2027. It requires annual adjustments based on inflation after 2027 and mandates employers to post current wage rates in visible locations. The bill covers most Ohio workers, excluding specific categories like certain independent contractors in transportation (e.g., owner-operators of vehicles) and volunteers. It also clarifies definitions of "employee" and "employer" to align with federal standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill is currently pending committee review after its introduction on February 3, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLikely increases state tax revenue (income and sales) from higher wages and consumer spending, indirectly strengthening the state budget and potentially funding essential programs.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 34 increases the minimum wage, which enhances the financial capacity of low-income workers to afford housing, thereby supporting affordable housing.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 34 proposes to increase the state minimum wage in phases and mandates annual adjustments based on inflation, directly advancing worker wages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 513: Let certain entities apply Prevailing Wage to public projects

To amend sections 164.07, 307.022, 307.671, 307.673, 307.674, 307.696, 308.21, 351.06, 353.03, 1506.44, 1710.02, 4115.03, 4115.034, 4115.04, 4115.06, 5540.03, 6117.012, and 6121.061 of the Revised Code to allow political subdivisions, special districts, and state institutions of higher education to elect to apply the Prevailing Wage Law to public improvement projects and to increase the threshold amount that triggers application of the Law for certain state public improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the threshold for prevailing wage application on state public improvements, which can lead to reduced project costs and promote fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows state institutions of higher education to elect to apply Prevailing Wage to public improvement projects, supporting the quality of educational infrastructure.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill allows more entities to elect to apply the Prevailing Wage Law to public projects, strengthening wage standards for workers.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 77: Require a system to anonymously report wage discrimination

To enact section 4112.041 of the Revised Code to require the Ohio Civil Rights Commission to establish a system for individuals to anonymously report wage discrimination.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates a state commission to establish a new system, which will require new government spending from the state budget for its implementation and operation.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes an anonymous system to report wage discrimination, which can protect vulnerable workers, including immigrants, from exploitation by providing a safer reporting mechanism.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill creates a system to anonymously report wage discrimination, directly strengthening workers' rights and promoting fair employment standards related to wages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

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