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 summaries on the internet, while Section 4111.09 mandates that employers maintain these summaries in a conspicuous location or online. Additionally, Section 4112.07 emphasizes the requirement for notices to be posted either in a visible area or online. The bill also introduces new obligations for contractors and subcontractors to post wage rate schedules and workers' compensation eligibility notices online, thereby modernizing labor law compliance and improving access to essential information for employees.

In addition to the labor law amendments, the bill clarifies workers' compensation laws by outlining the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees regarding compensation claims. It specifies that if an employer pays premiums into the state insurance fund, the administrator will not charge the employer's experience for benefits collected. The bill also establishes that employees must choose between benefits under this chapter or another state's laws for the same claim, requiring a signed election form within twenty-eight days. Furthermore, it allows professional sports employers to provide workers' compensation coverage through out-of-state league policies and mandates the posting of workers' compensation coverage notices both on-site and online. Several existing sections of the Revised Code are repealed as part of this legislative update.

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