Labor & Employment

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 · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 177: Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot

To create the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a pilot program and explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly involving government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides publicly funded child care to child care staff, supporting early childhood educators and contributing to educational access.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a publicly funded child care program for staff, categorized under 'Health and Human Services,' indirectly strengthening public health infrastructure.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill creates a program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members, which expands benefits and improves employment conditions for these workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 321: Revise Unemployment Compensation Law

To amend sections 4141.01, 4141.09, 4141.13, 4141.23, 4141.231, 4141.24, 4141.25, 4141.26, 4141.27, 4141.36, 4141.39, 5726.31, 5733.121, 5736.081, 5747.12, and 5751.081 and to enact section 4141.252 of the Revised Code to increase the taxable wage base under the Unemployment Compensation Law and require a contributory employer's employees to pay a contribution when the employer has a negative account balance in the Unemployment Compensation Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the taxable wage base and requires employee contributions to strengthen the Unemployment Compensation Fund, promoting fiscal responsibility and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill aims to revise and strengthen the Unemployment Compensation Law by increasing the taxable wage base and ensuring fund solvency, which supports the worker safety net.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 349: Enact the Consumer Protection Call Center Act

To enact sections 4113.87, 4113.88, 4113.89, 4113.90, 4113.91, and 4113.92 of the Revised Code to enact the Consumer Protection Call Center Act regarding the eligibility of employers that relocate a call center to a foreign country to receive state grants, loans, and other benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts state grants, loans, & benefits for companies offshoring call centers, promoting fiscal responsibility & protecting state funds from subsidizing job relocation.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 349 aims to discourage the relocation of call center jobs to foreign countries by impacting state benefits, thereby protecting domestic employment and preventing job loss.85% confidence

Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 484: Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) Child Care pilot program

To create the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to fund a new pilot program, directly impacting state budgets and government spending by allocating funds.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports child care staff, who are educators, by providing publicly funded child care, strengthening the workforce and indirectly supporting early childhood education access.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates a program under 'Health and Human Services' to fund child care, indirectly supporting public health, family well-being, and the workforce.60% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill provides publicly funded child care to child care staff members, which expands worker benefits for a specific employment group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Paid Leave

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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 167: Authorize tax credits for certain child care expenditures

To amend sections 5725.98, 5726.98, 5729.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5725.39, 5726.62, 5727.242, 5727.301, 5729.22, 5736.51, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to authorize nonrefundable tax credits for certain employer-provided child care expenditures.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes nonrefundable tax credits, which would reduce state tax revenue and consequently limit the state budget.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill authorizes tax credits for child care expenditures, a subject categorized under 'Health and Human Services.' This indirectly supports family well-being, which can positively impact health outcomes.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill authorizes tax credits for employer-provided child care, incentivizing expanded worker benefits and supporting working parents, advancing labor & employment standards.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Ohio · House Jan 6, 2025

HR 4: Relative to employment and compensation of employees of the House of Representatives preparatory to and during House organization.

HR 4 (adopted January 6, 2025) is a procedural bill authorizing the House of Representatives to continue paying employees their previous salaries during the transition period before the 136th General Assembly convenes. It specifically ensures staff employed preparatory to House organization receive compensation at the same rate they were paid during the prior session. The bill directly affects House employees involved in pre-session preparations and relates to the election process for the Clerk of the House. It does not change substantive law but addresses administrative staffing and compensation continuity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes and ensures the payment of salaries for House employees, which constitutes government spending and an appropriation, directly funding an essential government function.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHR 4 ensures continued compensation at prior rates for House employees during a transition, directly protecting their wages and employment stability.95% confidence

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signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 81: Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27

To amend sections 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.13, 4123.44, 4123.52, 4123.54, 4123.57, 4123.66, 4125.07, 4133.10, 4167.01, 4167.10, and 5145.163 and to repeal sections 4167.25, 4167.27, and 4167.28 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of the Bureau's programs, and to make changes to the Workers' Compensation Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly funding a government program and impacting state budgets and spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly supporting and ensuring the operation of programs that provide essential benefits to workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation