Ohio SB74 establishes a fair paycheck workplace certificate for employers with two or more employees.

Ohio SB74 creates a fair paycheck workplace certificate for employers with two or more employees. Employers must apply to the director of commerce, providing detailed payroll records and other information. The director will issue a certificate if the difference in average gross compensation between male and female employees is less than five percent. The director will maintain a public database of employers with valid certificates. Individual employee data remains confidential, but the director's decision to issue or deny a certificate is public. Employers can appeal denials.

Ohio SB74 establishes a fair paycheck workplace certificate for employers with two or more employees.

Ohio SB74 creates a fair paycheck workplace certificate for employers with two or more employees. Employers must apply to the director of commerce, providing detailed payroll records and other information. The director will issue a certificate if the difference in average gross compensation between male and female employees is less than five percent. The director will maintain a public database of employers with valid certificates. Individual employee data remains confidential, but the director's decision to issue or deny a certificate is public. Employers can appeal denials.