Ohio has taken a significant step toward modernizing labor law compliance with the passage of Senate Bill 33. Signed into law on April 21, 2025 by Governor Mike DeWine, this legislation allows employers to display mandatory state labor law notices electronically, effective July 20, 2025. This change reflects the evolving nature of workplaces, particularly with the rise of remote and hybrid work environments, and also brings about new opportunities for employers.
Key Provisions of Senate Bill 33
Under the new law, Ohio employers can display state-mandatory labor law posters physically or digitally in the workplace. The posters affected include:
- Minimum Wage Poster: Must be displayed in a visible workplace area or made accessible digitally.
- Fair Employment Practices Law Poster: Must be available to both employees and the public, either physically or online.
- Workers’ Compensation Poster: Employers can opt for physical or digital display, ensuring accessibility for all employees.
- Rebuttable Presumption Law Poster: This poster must align with the display method of the employer’s workers’ compensation certificate, whether physical or digital.
- Child Labor Law Poster: Must be accessible to all minor employees, either in a conspicuous physical location or online.
Implications for Employers
Ohio’s new labor law posting requirements begin on July 20, 2025. While this legislation provides flexibility, employers must ensure digital postings are easily accessible to all employees. This includes providing clear instructions on how to access the notices and ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Federal Compliance Still Required
It’s important to note that while Ohio employers can now display state labor law posters digitally, federal labor law posters must still be displayed physically in the workplace. Employers should adopt a dual approach to compliance, balancing the benefits of digital options with the continued need for physical postings. The Ohio Labor Law Poster ensures full compliance with all required postings.
Advocating Continued Compliance Services
Despite these changes, employers can greatly benefit from subscribing to our compliance services. LaborLawCenter provides both a Standard Poster Service and a Digital Poster Service. In addition to providing physical and digital posters, we deliver timely updates on both state and federal labor law changes, ensuring your business remains compliant. Our services also offer exclusive perks such as expert guidance and reliable resources to streamline compliance management, whether you choose digital or traditional methods.
Supporting Your Compliance Needs
As your trusted partner in labor law compliance solutions, we are here to guide you through these changes. Whether you prefer physical posters or are considering digital options, our services are designed to keep you abreast of state and federal requirements, ensuring your business remains compliant.
