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May 28, 2025
With the increase in electronic communications and remote workers over the last several years, Ohio has taken a major step forward with respect to digitalizing the workplace. Starting July 20, 2025, employers in Ohio may post certain labor law notices digitally as opposed to physically in the workplace. This law will afford Ohio employers flexibility in communicating these labor law notices to the workforce.
Background
Labor law notices serve an important purpose – to advise employees of their rights and remedies under the law. These notices address such issues as wages, discrimination, and workplace safety. Both state and federal laws require employers to post these notices physically in the workplace in an area where employees will likely see them, such as lunch rooms or bulletin boards. Doing so educates employees about their rights and provides employees with a resource that they can consult in the event of a workplace issue.
Ohio Senate Bill 33 (“SB 33”)
On April 21, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law SB 33, which permits a second method of complying with the requirement that labor law notices be posted in the workplace – digital compliance. Known as the “Law Poster Bill,” SB 33 will permit employers to post certain labor law notices digitally on a company’s website, intranet, or Human Resources portal, as opposed to physically in the workplace. SB 33 applies to the following labor law notices:
If an employer chooses to post these labor law notices digitally, SB 33 requires that the employer do so “in a manner that is accessible to the employer’s employees.” In addition, Ohio employers should understand that all other labor law notices (including federally-mandated ones) must continue to be posted physically in the workplace.
Takeaways
SB 33 affords employers flexibility in communicating labor law notices to employees. However, if employers choose to post these labor law notices digitally, employers should make sure they clearly communicate the change to employees, post the notices in a conspicuous and easily accessible digital place, and periodically remind employees about where to find these notices to ensure full compliance with this law.
This article is designed to provide one perspective regarding recent legal developments, and is not intended to serve as legal advice. Always consult an attorney with specific legal issues.
