The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code to enhance the accessibility of labor law notices for employees by allowing employers to post required abstracts online. Specifically, it updates Section 4109.08 to permit the posting of labor law abstracts on the internet, while Section 4111.09 mandates that summaries of applicable labor laws be displayed either in a conspicuous place or online. Additionally, Section 4112.07 requires notices related to discrimination laws to be posted on-site or online. The bill also introduces provisions for contractors to display wage rates and other relevant information online, as outlined in Section 4115.07, and updates workers' compensation laws to allow for the electronic posting of notices regarding chemical testing and its implications for compensation eligibility.

Moreover, the bill clarifies the responsibilities and rights of employers and employees concerning compensation claims, stating that employers who pay premiums into the state insurance fund will not have those charges affect their experience rating. It establishes that employees from other states, insured under their own workers' compensation laws, must choose between benefits under Ohio law or their home state's laws for the same claim, requiring them to sign an election form within twenty-eight days. The bill also mandates the development of a program for public employers to collect and analyze employment risk reduction statistics and repeals several existing sections of the Revised Code to streamline the legal framework surrounding workers' compensation in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4109.08, 4111.09, 4112.07, 4115.07, 4123.54, 4123.83, 4167.11
As Reported By Senate Committee: 4109.08, 4111.09, 4112.07, 4115.07, 4123.54, 4123.83, 4167.11
As Passed By Senate: 4109.08, 4111.09, 4112.07, 4115.07, 4123.54, 4123.83, 4167.11
As Reported By House Committee: 4109.08, 4111.09, 4112.07, 4115.07, 4123.54, 4123.83, 4167.11
As Passed By House: 4109.08, 4111.09, 4112.07, 4115.07, 4123.54, 4123.83, 4167.11
As Enrolled: 4109.08, 4111.09, 4112.07, 4115.07, 4123.54, 4123.83, 4167.11