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