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Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Bill Allowing Younger Teens to Work Later
Gov. DeWine said current law balances work and study for teens; opponents warned the bill could weaken protections and undermine federal labor standards.
- Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, vetoed Senate Bill 50, which would have allowed minors aged 14-15 to work until 9 p.m. on school nights.
- Current Ohio law allows 14-15 year-olds to work until 7 p.m. on school nights, and DeWine believes this balances work experience with study time.
- Business groups supported the bill to extend working hours, while opponents argued it could harm students' ability to learn, especially for low-income families.
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DeWine vetoes bill on teen work hours
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) - Some teens who want to work late on a school night won't be allowed to do it legally in Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed Senate Bill 50 this week, which would have allowed teens under 16 to work until 9 p.m. on a school night. The law now is 7 [...]
DeWine vetoes bill that would let employers expand use of child labor
Legislation approved by the Ohio General Assembly would have allowed employers to use 14- to 16-year-old workers on school nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine cited the importance of learning in his veto.
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