Ohio Senate Passes Senate Bill 33
In hopes of modernizing labor communication, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 33, otherwise known as the “Law Poster Bill,” on April 25th, 2025. This new legislation requires employers to post specific state labor law notices electronically or on an online resource, as long as they are accessible to all employees. Continue reading to learn about this new legislation and how it will impact your business.
What is Senate Bill 33?
In the past, Ohio employers were required to post physical labor law notices throughout the workplace, in common areas such as breakrooms, or on bulletin boards. But, as businesses continue to rely on technology for communication and efficiency, lawmakers believe that utilizing an additional communication method will help employers quickly showcase important labor updates and notices to employees, ensuring safety and compliance. Specifically, Senate Bill 33 covers six state-level labor law notices required by Ohio law:- Ohio Minor Labor Law Notice: Outlines restrictions on the employment of minors
- Ohio Civil Rights Law Notice: Summarizes the rights of Ohio workers regarding equal opportunity and discrimination in the workplace.
- Ohio Workers’ Compensation Notice: Provides employees with information on filing workers’ compensation claims and how to access benefits.
- Ohio Minimum Fair Wage Standards Law Notice: Details Ohio’s wage and overtime laws.
- Ohio Prevailing Wage Law Notice: Provides details on current public works projects.
- Ohio Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) Notice: Lists requirements for public sector employment.