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Kevin Shimp, testifying for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, said the bill updates posting rules that were written for a workforce that worked primarily on-site. He cited survey data on remote and hybrid work patterns and told the committee the measure provides employers an additional, modern compliance option. \"By allowing employers the option to put certain employment notices and these posters online, Senate Bill 33 makes it easier for employees to work remotely and for those employees to have access to the same information as their colleagues or other Ohioans who work in the office every day,\" Shimp said.

Chris Verusso, state director for NFIB in Ohio, said the bill is permissive and would not prevent employers from continuing to post printed notices. \"Senate Bill 33 simply adds a second option that says, quote, on the internet in a manner that is accessible,\" he told the committee, adding that many small businesses have hybrid or remote employees who would benefit from online access.

Shimp noted a 2024 Gallup survey finding that a substantial share of adults work remotely or on hybrid schedules and said online posting can improve access for those workers. Committee members pressed witnesses on how employers would notify employees that notices are available online and suggested options such as QR codes or other on-site signposting to ensure workers without easy Internet access can find the materials. Shimp said the bill's online postings must be publicly accessible rather than limited to an employer's internal login system; he said that change is intended to increase transparency and allow the public to verify a company's posting.

Supporters said the bill removes a compliance burden and can improve the accuracy and timeliness of posted notices by making electronic updates easier. No committee amendments or votes were recorded at this session; the bill's prior version had passed the Senate unanimously in the previous general assembly, witnesses noted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ohio Senate Workforce Development Committee - 2-18-2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business told the Senate Workforce Development Committee that Senate Bill 33 would modernize Ohio's employment‑law posting rules by allowing required notices to be posted online in a manner accessible to employees.","taxTitle","Workforce Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Ohio","taxId",79570,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":44,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6120563,"Senate committee hears bill for optional residential-only contractor certification",1001,31810,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2707169-4c59a283e03e47ee8d5bea0e5e16c34f&start=31&end=1033","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2707169-4c59a283e03e47ee8d5bea0e5e16c34f/thumbnail_31810.jpg","/articles/6120563/Ohio/Senate-committee-hears-bill-for-optional-residential-only-contractor-certification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120563-06020863844390ccd1780434a89e994b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771069760&Signature=C6RtUc8LqQimvG1OjdmM~w-dTYiHwxU968i~9HwzrPW3ei0WbY82GVVicwjXziT~MiWaL6x14Ie2fMAw76iTMrrijmoHNf~D0hazE9YY-owGIuCOOVa8NLM-0UBNIUNQIySnNstE3GQXjlfA9fOp9ilsmNmZ~dTL-V-PjYfbh9mwp2wVcrjQnmNvLoB9m7qkEn3wGUj3VSS6lvL4WjkTrN5EiLwbl73MqDm4Xi-RhkN43q9L1CqEpaMKlhtGaGTNo252WUal8hrs-fUbu60iHwXWDJ9-IDw911Yr0lFqKE5Ld9tvu3WeWSsAOE-B8cf-DS6OJt75XhpgPLKoIyA4Tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sen. Tim Schafer, sponsor of Senate Bill 54, told the Senate Workforce Development Committee that the bill would create an optional, state residential-only certification for contractors performing heating, ventilation and air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing and hydronics work.

The measure is intended as a consumer-protection tool to signal competency for contractors who work only on residential projects, Schafer said. \"This bill creates an optional, and I stress optional, residential only certification for contractors in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and hydronics work,\" he told the committee.

Why it matters: Schafer described hazards from untrained residential work, including a cited example where an improper water-heater venting installation produced a carbon-monoxide reading of 300 parts per million and led to family members receiving medical treatment. Committee members pressed the sponsor about enforcement and whether the certification could be revoked for misconduct.

Under the bill, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) would administer the program. Schafer said certification would be obtained by application, carry a $100 fee, and run for five years. Certified residential contractors would be required to maintain proof of liability insurance with at least $250,000 minimum coverage (including coverage for direct labor subcontractors) and to complete four hours of continuing education each year. Schafer also said the bill exempts contractors already holding a commercial license and does not supersede local licensing requirements.

Committee discussion focused on whether the certification should be revocable and on how it would interact with consumer protections. Vice Chair Reynolds asked whether the bill provides mechanisms to remove certification from bad actors; Schafer replied that the measure deliberately avoids creating a revocable license and instead creates a voluntary certification designed as a marketplace signal. \"To be able to revoke that sheepskin, so to speak, suggests it's more of a license,\" Schafer said, explaining that the bill was intentionally framed to stop short of licensure.

Several senators said they welcomed the proposed credential as a way to increase consumer confidence, while others raised concerns that a nonrevocable certification could still be used by poor actors to market themselves. The sponsor said the certification is voluntary and that homeowners would retain the ability to sue or otherwise pursue remedies regardless of certification status.

No formal vote or committee action on the bill was taken during the hearing; the meeting record shows this was the bill's first hearing before the committee.

Next steps: The committee concluded testimony and moved on to other agenda items; no amendment or vote was recorded during this session.","Sen. Tim Schafer, sponsor of Senate Bill 54, told the Senate Workforce Development Committee that the bill would create an optional, state residential-only certification for contractors performing heating, ventilation and air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing and hydronics work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6120553,"Groups back extending daily work-hour cutoff for 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds to 9 p.m. year‑round with parental consent",767,1807095,2574476,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2707169-4c59a283e03e47ee8d5bea0e5e16c34f&start=1807&end=2574","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2707169-4c59a283e03e47ee8d5bea0e5e16c34f/thumbnail_1807095.jpg","/articles/6120553/Ohio/Groups-back-extending-daily-work-hour-cutoff-for-14-and-15yearolds-to-9-pm-yearround-with-parental-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120553-be3888d6ad2cd7fd55df8524e6984288/orig.mp4?Expires=1771069760&Signature=YfWnRyc4U8JfIg6EKu0thdNG0-t1cSATehX-MQQgeN5E~4zN~a1Bk0ANMd6YDYrbNjtohgZ8tvIc-Fn2dM7Xi~ZmHOBirY6b-SfLgw8~-8JjsNLfu9FO22YcLwb25sZj0dm9WhQ-a8FjGZQZvk-ALoTA6KCSxOgxOSkbmiAn9WaqlkNNvZzhYEd5osn6AbWw3j0QbsJdDt3-SyzpKz3T5jeiatBZR19XkwNJpy3CpYY69qmQ0ujRr8KUDPE2OzZ02SRxDU6~rrCJPrGqn3RFFT8CXv1hPW9Q9y1dqOfscvdfDaZforScnWFi7JTFLCuCS3EXsGsl7LJR4UdpQu3j~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd Bowen of the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance and Chris Verusso of the National Federation of Independent Business told the Senate Workforce Development Committee they support Senate Bill 50, which would allow 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds to work until 9 p.m. year‑round with parental consent and subject to existing hour and occupation limits.

Bowen said the later cutoff gives young workers more opportunity to learn workplace skills such as customer service and time management and would be valuable in customer-facing sectors like food service and retail. \"While limiting how late younger workers can work is appropriate, we believe that 9PM is a more reasonable limit,\" Bowen said, adding that the bill requires parental consent for minors who want the extended hours.

Verusso said NFIB members face significant hiring challenges and that the bill would not increase the total number of hours minors can work in a week; it would only extend the daily cutoff that currently varies by season. \"This bill most importantly however will allow individuals who are aged 14 or 15 to hone and enhance valuable employment skills that will set them up for continued success and do so with more flexibility to fit their schedules,\" Verusso said.

Committee members asked about oversight and enforcement: who checks that minors are not exceeding permitted weekly hours, who verifies parental consent and whether agencies have sufficient inspectors. Witnesses and committee members noted that the bill preserves existing federal and state prohibitions on the types of work minors may perform and that parental consent must appear on a form required for school-issued age and schooling certificates or work permits. No committee amendments or votes were recorded during the hearing.","Representatives of the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance and the NFIB supported Senate Bill 50, which would let 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds work until 9 p.m. year‑round with parental consent and a signed minor work‑hour notification; supporters said it helps small businesses meet hiring needs while preserving existing hour and occupation limits.","actionData","errors"]

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Business groups tell committee that online posting option would modernize employment‑law notices

Senate committee hears bill for optional residential-only contractor certification

Groups back extending daily work-hour cutoff for 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds to 9 p.m. year‑round with parental consent