New proposed Ohio bill would create a registry of those who skip job interviews

A new bill here in Ohio could make it difficult skip a job interview for those seeking unemployment benefits.

House Bill 395, which was introduced on July 21, seeks to “keep people accountable” for missing scheduled interviews. Proponents of this new bill want Department of Job and Family Services to report applicants who don’t show up for their interviews. Co-sponsor Rep. Brian Lorenz said more and more people are skipping interviews without notice, and an online system is needed for accountability. 

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Opponents said that applicants are actually already held accountable and could penalize workers who have emergencies or simply miss a scheduled interview due to any type of troubles. The Department of Job and Family Services also already prohibits people of Ohio from receiving unemployment benefits if they skip and no-show to interviews.

Legislators are scheduled to return in October to make a decision. 

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