The proposed bill, known as the Clock Out Kids Act, aims to amend sections 4109.08, 4109.13, and 4109.99 of the Revised Code to enhance the enforcement of labor laws concerning minors. Key provisions include a requirement for school employees to report any suspected violations of minor labor laws to the school's principal or designee, who must then notify the director of commerce. Additionally, the bill establishes the Minor Labor Law Enforcement Fund, which will be funded by fines collected from violations, and mandates that the director of commerce use these funds to administer and enforce the relevant labor laws.

The bill also increases penalties for employers who violate minor labor laws, specifically imposing a fine of $50,000 for knowingly employing a minor in violation of section 4109.07, with additional fines for each subsequent violation. The existing language regarding the enforcement of these laws has been updated, including a change in the designation of the enforcement official from the "administrator of the bureau of employment services" to the "director of commerce." Overall, the Clock Out Kids Act seeks to strengthen protections for minors in the workforce and ensure compliance with labor regulations.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4109.08, 4109.13, 4109.99