OH SCR3

Ohio General Assembly urges Congress to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow workers under 16 years of age to work between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the school year with parental or guardian approval

Current federal and Ohio law already permits workers under 16 to work until 9 p.m. during summer months and school holidays, but restricts evening hours during the school year

Resolution cites ongoing labor shortage with 8 million unfilled positions nationwide, despite economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic job losses

Sponsors argue extending work hours for minors would help businesses return to regular operating hours and stimulate local economic growth

Copies of the resolution would be transmitted to U.S. Senate and House leadership, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media