Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Bill Allowing Younger Teens to Work Later

DeWine’s veto of child-labor bill applauded

Thank goodness common sense prevailed in Columbus last week, as Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would have allowed Ohio children ages 14 and 15 to work until 9 p.m. year-round. State Sen. Tim Schaffer, R-Lancaster, had introduced both Senate Bill 50 to alter allowable work hours for minors and Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, which asked Congress to change the Fair Labor Standards Act to accommodate Ohio lawmakers’ desire to let 14- and 15-ye…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill loosening child labor laws

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would have loosened child labor laws, allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m.Teens learn time management, communication skills, and responsibility during their first jobs but for some working kids, there is another motivator."My son, in particular, he's got his heart set on an electric dirt bike. The wife will not buy it for him," father of three Donovan O'Neil said. "We'll see i…

DeWine vetoes bill allowing workers under 16 to work until 9 p.m. during school year

An effort to expand the hours 14- and 15-year-old employees in Ohio can work was stymied Wednesday after Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill pas

DeWine vetoes bill expanding work hours for 14- and 15-year-olds

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday vetoed Senate Bill 50, legislation that sought to expand the hours during which 14- and 15-year-olds could work on school nights.

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 [...]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would have let 14, 15 year olds work till 9 p.m. year-round

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gives the State of the State address in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Pool photo by Samantha Madar, Columbus Dispatch.)Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Ohio teenagers 14 and 15 years old to work till 9 p.m. throughout the year.  DeWine vetoed Ohio Senate Bill 50 Wednesday night. Lawmakers would need a three-fifths vote from each…