Ohio Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Ohio follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Ohio sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

Ohio has no general adult meal-break mandate, though offered short breaks must be paid.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Ohio has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Ohio Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Ohio snapshot: the minimum wage is $11.00/hour (about $3.75 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $16.50/hour, Ohio has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate, and a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever is sooner on discharge.

For Ohio employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, final pay, and break records. Ohio sets no statewide meal-break requirement and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever is sooner when an employee resigns. Confirm current Ohio figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Ohio Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Ohio Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions