The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code and introduces a new section, 4113.87, to clarify the employment status of health care workers in relation to health care worker platforms and facilities. It specifies that health care workers are not considered employees of these platforms or facilities when working under certain conditions, such as being classified as independent contractors and having the freedom to accept or reject shifts. The bill also modifies existing definitions and exclusions related to overtime pay and minimum wage, explicitly excluding health care workers engaged with health care worker platforms from being classified as employees in certain contexts. This aims to align Ohio's labor laws with the evolving nature of work in the health care sector, particularly in the gig economy.

Additionally, the bill outlines responsibilities for employers regarding wage payments and record-keeping, ensuring that employers are not required to maintain records for individuals not covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It establishes a framework for employees to request wage information and includes provisions for confidentiality in complaints regarding wage law violations. The bill also introduces new definitions related to employment and taxation, particularly for agricultural labor and pass-through entities, while repealing several existing sections of the Revised Code to streamline tax regulations. Overall, the legislation seeks to clarify the employment status of health care workers and refine the legal framework surrounding unemployment compensation and tax obligations in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4111.03, 4111.14, 4113.15, 4121.01, 4123.01, 4141.01, 5747.01