OH HB449

Amends Ohio Revised Code section 4141.29 to add a new exception allowing individuals who quit work to accompany their spouse on a military transfer to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.

Creates new subsection (D)(2)(a)(v) establishing that separation from employment is not disqualifying when an individual's spouse is a member of the armed services and is subject to a military transfer, and the individual left employment to accompany the spouse.

Modifies the list of circumstances where quitting work does not result in disqualification from unemployment benefits to include military spouse relocations alongside existing exceptions for military enlistment, accepting recalls, and other qualifying separations.

Changes the charging of benefits to the mutualized account rather than the employer's account for individuals who separate under the military spouse transfer exception, consistent with treatment of other non-disqualifying separations.