Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

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.

SB 50 amends Ohio law to update requirements for minors under sixteen working. It changes the rules for age verification, schooling certificates, and maximum work hours for young workers. The bill directly affects employers hiring minors and the minors themselves, requiring updated documentation and limiting work time. These changes aim to clarify and strengthen protections for young workers while ensuring compliance with educational obligations.

SB 331 allows certain public hospitality employees, such as those working in state-run hotels or event venues, to accept tips or gratuities from customers. The bill creates a new section (102.10) in the Revised Code to legally permit this practice, which was previously restricted under state policy. It directly affects public employees in hospitality roles by enabling them to receive voluntary customer payments. The provision clarifies that this applies only to specified public sector positions, not private businesses. The change updates state law to align with common practices in the broader hospitality industry.