Until contract approval, these records are generally confidential unless both the public agency and the bargaining unit agree to their release.
Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are available from the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) Online Public Disclosure Room.
A collective bargaining agreement (CBA), also known as a union contract, is a written legal contract between an employer and a union representing employees. This agreement results from an extensive negotiation process covering essential topics such as wages, work hours and employment conditions.
Collective Bargaining Agreements The Office of Labor Management Standards maintains a file of public and private sector contracts, organized by employer. In many cases, full text of the contracts is available in pdf format. See the Online Listings of Private and Public Sector Agreements for available contracts.
Ohio is an at-will employment state, which means that in the absence of a written employment agreement or a collective bargaining agreement providing otherwise, either the employer or the employee may terminate employment for any reason that is not contrary to law.
In Ohio, any business with employees–even a single employee–is required to carry workers' compensation coverage. However, a sole proprietor, sole proprietor operating as an LLC, or partner in a business is not required to participate in the Ohio workers' compensation program.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. The Ohio Civil Rights Act protects applicants and employees of private employers, state, county and local governments, educational institutions, labor organizations, employment agencies and personnel placement services from unlawful discriminatory employment practices.
OCB administers collective bargaining agreements with each of the organizations representing state employees.
In Ohio, for a contract to be legally enforceable, certain elements—like a valid offer, acceptance, and a meeting of the minds—must be present within the document or verbal agreement. These elements help ensure the enforceability of the contract and confirm the agreement is valid and binding under the law.