Section 34. Welfare of employees

Welfare of employees

Laws may be passed fixing and regulating the hours of labor, establishing a minimum wage, and providing for the comfort, health, safety and general welfare of all employes; and no other provision of the constitution shall impair or limit this power.

Summary: (New section) Provide for laws regarding work hours, minimum wage, and comfort, health, safety and general welfare of employees

Election Date: September 3, 1912

Votes For Ratification: 353588

Votes Against Ratification: 189728

Percent for Ratification: 65%

Percent Against Ratification: 35%

Notes:

Amendment Source: Proceedings and Debates of the Constitutional Convention of Ohio 1912 pg 2119 2145

Effective Date Source: