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OH HB170
Bill
Status
5/5/2009
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Boyd
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AI Summary
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Enacts section 4141.49 of the Revised Code to prohibit employer retaliation against employees who testify or participate in unemployment compensation proceedings or hearings.
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Employers are prohibited from discharging without just cause, refusing to hire, or discriminating against any employee regarding hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on participation in unemployment compensation proceedings.
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Employees who believe they suffered injury from employer violation may bring a civil action in the court of common pleas in the county where the alleged violation occurred.
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Courts may order any relief they determine appropriate if an employer violation is found.
Legislative Description
To prohibit an employer from retaliating against the employer's employees for testifying or otherwise participating in an unemployment compensation proceeding or hearing.
Employee participate in unemployment compensation process-prohibit retaliation
Last Action
To Commerce & Labor
5/5/2009