Bill > HB688

This bill, by enacting a new section to Ohio's Revised Code, prohibits private employers from asking about an applicant's criminal background on job applications. An "employer" in this context refers to any entity employing one or more people in Ohio, excluding public employers. While employers cannot inquire about past criminal history directly on the application, they are permitted to inform applicants about specific laws, either state or federal, that might disqualify someone with a certain criminal record from a particular job. The bill also establishes a process for reporting alleged violations to the Director of Commerce, who can investigate and, if a violation is found after a hearing, impose a fine on the employer. Any fines collected will be deposited into a specific state fund.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb688