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Ohio Revamps Employment Discrimination Statutes

January 21, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (OH)

On January 12, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (H.B.) 352, which makes significant and sweeping changes to how employment discrimination claims will be handled in the State of Ohio. H.B. 352 amends pertinent sections of Ohio Revised Code 4112, which contains Ohio’s employment discrimination laws, in

Finally! Ohio Restores its Employment Discrimination Statute

January 20, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (OH)

Littler

After over 25 years of proposals and negotiations among key stakeholders—including Ohio employers and their supporting associations, the Ohio plaintiffs’ employment law bar, and various employee-rights advocates—on December 22, 2020, the Ohio General Assembly passed sweeping reforms to the state’s employment discrimination statute, R.C. Chapter 4112.  Ohio Governor Michael

Ohio Governor Signs Employment Law Uniformity Act Into Law, Establishing Two-Year Limitations Period

January 14, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (OH)

Jackson Lewis

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed the Employment Law Uniformity Act into law. The Act will go into effect April 12, 2021, and applies to all future discrimination claims filed on or after that date.

Ohio Issues COVID-19 Restrictions on Retailers

November 20, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (OH)

On November 13, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Health Lance Himes issued a new director’s order enhancing face covering requirements for Ohio retailers, adding mandatory oversight obligations for employers, and providing greater enforcement power for local health departments and law enforcement.

Governor DeWine Signs Law Shielding Ohio Employers From Liability for COVID-19–Related Lawsuits

September 18, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (OH)

On September 14, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill (H.B.) 606 into law, providing employers with legal protections when it comes to their efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 and making Ohio one of a growing number of states granting similar civil immunity. According to Governor DeWine, the

Ohio Halts COVID-19 Litigation, Providing Civil Immunity for Healthcare, Businesses, and Others

September 15, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (OH)

Jackson Lewis

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a bill granting civil immunity from certain COVID-19-related civil actions for healthcare providers, businesses, schools, individuals, and other entities.

Ohio Legislation Would Grant Employers State-Law Immunity From COVID-19–Related Civil Lawsuits

September 10, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (OH)

Ohio employers will likely soon enjoy greater legal protections when it comes to their efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19. Acknowledging the legal uncertainties faced by essential workers and businesses in the wake of reopening, the Ohio Senate on September 2, 2020, passed House Bill (H.B.) 606, a measure

New Ohio Orders and Restrictions Extended Until July 1, 2020

June 5, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (OH)

On May 29, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued the “Director’s Updated and Revised Order for Business Guidance and Social Distancing.” As expected, the new order extends many of the same requirements and guidelines previously in place through the (now expired) “Stay Safe

Ohio’s Phased Reopening Continues With Additional Sector Announcements

May 20, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (OH)

On May 14, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine announced an order to continue Ohio’s phased reopening of the state’s economy, adding daycare centers, summer camps, gyms, campgrounds, and pools to the list of businesses that may now reopen. Combined with the state’s prior Stay Safe Ohio and Responsible Restart Ohio orders,

Ohio’s “Stay Safe” Order Effective May 1, 2020—What it Means for Employers

May 4, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (OH)

Littler

On Thursday, April 30, 2020, Ohio’s Director of the Department of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, signed a “Stay Safe” Order, which lifts certain restrictions from Ohio’s prior “Stay-at-Home” Orders. The Order sets out a plan to start reopening the Ohio economy with some limitations and continued restrictions. The Order went into effect at 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020, and remains in full force and effect until 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2020, unless Ohio’s governor decides to amend or rescind the Order.

Ohio’s New Stay-Safe Order Permits More Businesses to Reopen; Masks, Daily Symptom Checks Required

May 3, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (OH)

Jackson Lewis

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine released a new “Stay Safe Ohio” Order that outlines the first phase in the state’s “Responsible Restart Ohio” plan to fully reopen the state.

COVID-19 Update – Ohio Issues FAQs on Health Insurance Flexibility for Employers

March 31, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Coronavirus, General (OH)

Jackson Lewis

As previously discussed, the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) issued guidance pursuant to Governor Mike DeWine’s emergency declaration and order from March 9, 2020. Under Bulletin 2020-03, the ODI lifted certain restrictions for group health plans, limited premium increases, and expanded the rules for the continuation of coverage. Recently, the


COVID-19 Update – Ohio Changes Rules for Health Insurance Coverage

March 24, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (OH)

Jackson Lewis

The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) has issued guidance pursuant to Governor Mike DeWine’s emergency declaration and March 9, 2020, order directing state agencies to implement procedures consistent with recommendations from the Department of Health. The ODI guidance applies to insurance companies, multiple employer welfare arrangements, non-federal governmental health plans,

Ohio Issues Stay-At-Home Order; Non-Essential Businesses Ordered to Close

March 24, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (OH)

Jackson Lewis

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a new Order that mandates all individuals to stay at home unless they are engaged in “essential work or activity.” The Order goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 23, 2020, and expires at 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020.

Ohio Stay At Home Order, Effective March 23 – What It Means for Employers

March 23, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (OH)

Littler

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio’s Director of the Department of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, signed an Order requiring all Ohio residents to “stay at home or at their place of residence,” except as allowed by the Order. The Order goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 23, 2020, and remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020, unless modified by Dr. Acton.

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