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This resolution urges the United States Congress to modify the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to allow teenagers under 16 years old to work between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the school year, provided they have parental or guardian approval. The resolution is motivated by the ongoing labor shortage in the United States, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to affect businesses, with employers struggling to fill approximately eight million available positions. The document highlights that teenage workers currently have a 13.2% unemployment rate and that extending work hours for young workers could help businesses return to their normal operating hours. The resolution argues that allowing younger teens to work later during school periods will support local economic growth by enabling more people to earn wages and contribute to the local economy. The Ohio General Assembly will transmit copies of this resolution to key federal legislative leaders and the Ohio Congressional delegation to advocate for this change to the FLSA.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/scr3