Labor & Employment

in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 11: Prohibit post-employment agreement restraining career or business

To enact sections 4119.01, 4119.02, 4119.03, and 4119.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit agreements that restrain engaging in a lawful profession or business after the conclusion of an employment relationship.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits post-employment agreements that restrain career choices, thereby protecting workers' rights and advancing employment standards.95% confidence

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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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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 142: Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities

To amend sections 4111.06, 4111.14, 5122.28, 5123.022, 5123.023, 5123.87, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 3304.45, 4111.061, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to phase out the subminimum wage for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, to authorize a tax credit for purchases made from nonprofit corporations that hire such individuals, and to name this act the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a tax credit, which is a fiscal tool used to fund or incentivize specific programs or behaviors, aligning with the 'funds essential programs' indicator.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill phases out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities, including mental disabilities, a subject explicitly listed, which can indirectly support their access to healthcare and overall well-being.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPhasing out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities would increase their income, potentially improving their ability to afford housing and indirectly supporting affordable housing.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill phases out the subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities, directly increasing their wages and strengthening workers' rights within the Labor & Employment topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Labor Standards Minimum Wage Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 376: Reduce the maximum weeks an individual may receive unemployment

To amend sections 4141.30, 4141.33, and 4141.53 of the Revised Code to reduce the maximum weeks an individual may receive unemployment benefits from 26 to 20 weeks.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill explicitly reduces the maximum duration of unemployment benefits, directly weakening worker benefits within the Labor & Employment topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 80: Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27

To make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of Commission programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Industrial Commission, directly funding a state entity and its programs, which falls under government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Industrial Commission, which manages workers' compensation and employment programs, directly supporting worker benefits and protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

in committee · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 340: Enact the Baby Bonus Act

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide a childbirth bonus and to name this act the Baby Bonus Act.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new income tax credit for employers, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits available funds for the state budget.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill creates an income tax credit for employers that provide a childbirth bonus, incentivizing an expansion of worker benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 74: Create the fair paycheck workplace certificate

SB 74 creates a "fair paycheck workplace certificate" for employers with two or more employees, requiring them to demonstrate gender pay equity by showing that the average compensation for male and female employees differs by less than 5% in the previous calendar year. To obtain the certificate, employers must submit detailed payroll data (including gross compensation for each gender) and pay a fee to the director of commerce, who will issue the certificate if the pay gap meets the standard. The certificate is valid for six months initially and can be renewed annually for one year, with the director maintaining a public database listing all certified employers and their certificate status. Employers denied certification may appeal the decision, and the program does not mandate pay adjustments - only verification of existing pay practices.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 74 creates a certificate requiring employers to demonstrate gender pay equity, directly advancing workers' rights and employment standards related to fair wages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Professional Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 117: 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 & EmploymentThe bill regulates earned wage access services, which likely protects workers by establishing standards for how they can access their wages.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 523: Enact the Future Educators Support Act

To enact sections 3319.66, 3319.70, 3345.84, and 6301.113 of the Revised Code to enact the Future Educators Support Act regarding financial support for student teachers and teaching as an in-demand job.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 523 enacts the Future Educators Support Act, providing 'financial support for student teachers,' which involves government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly provides financial support for student teachers and promotes teaching as an in-demand job, directly supporting educators and the education sector.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill provides financial support for student teachers and promotes teaching as an in-demand job, strengthening the labor market for educators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 32: Establish the Child Care Cred Program

SB 32 creates Ohio's Child Care Cred Program, which shares child care costs equally among eligible employees, their employers, and the state's Department of Children and Youth (each paying one-third). It directly affects Ohio employees who live in the state, cannot use publicly funded child care, and are selected by their employer to participate. The program requires voluntary enrollment, sets eligibility rules for employees, employers, and licensed child care providers, and has the department manage payments and administration. The bill appropriates state funds specifically for this program to help reduce child care expenses for participating families.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a program where the state's Department of Children and Youth pays one-third of child care costs, directly increasing government spending and funding a new program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 32 creates a program that shares child care costs for eligible employees, directly benefiting them by reducing a significant financial burden and expanding worker benefits.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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