The bill amends several 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 rules be made available online. Additionally, Section 4112.07 requires notices related to discrimination laws to be posted either physically or online. The bill also introduces new requirements for contractors and subcontractors to post wage rate schedules and compliance information regarding prevailing wage laws, as well as notices about chemical testing and its implications for workers' compensation eligibility, all of which can now be made available online.

In terms of workers' compensation laws, the bill clarifies 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 collected compensation or benefits to the employer's experience. It also establishes that employees insured under another state's workers' compensation law are not entitled to benefits while temporarily in the state and must choose between benefits under this chapter or another state's laws for the same claim. Furthermore, the bill requires employers to post notices about workers' compensation coverage conspicuously in their workplaces or online, and it mandates the development of a program for public employers to analyze employment risk reduction statistics. The bill indicates a significant overhaul of the current legal framework by repealing various existing provisions related to workers' compensation.

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