Ohio rules

Minimum wage

The minimum wage is 11 USD per hour for Non-Tipped Employees. Tipped Employees: 5.5 USD per hour. Employees under the age of 16: 7.25 USD per hour. Any individual employed by the United States: excluded from the minimum wage. Baby-sitter or live-in companion: excluded from the minimum wage. Outside salesman, executive, administrative, professional, computer professionals: excluded from the minimum wage. Public agency volunteers: excluded from the minimum wage. Charitable services in hospital or health institution: excluded from the minimum wage. Non-profit children's camp or recreational area employees: excluded from the minimum wage. Family members in family owned business: excluded from the minimum wage.
In effect since October 24, 2026; verified on November 5, 2026

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Overtime

United States (federal): Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a week.
In effect since October 24, 2026; verified on November 5, 2026

Ohio (state): Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a week.
In effect since October 23, 2026; verified on November 8, 2026

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Paid leave

United States (federal): Family and Medical Leave Act (unpaid).
In effect since October 24, 2026; verified on November 5, 2026

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Termination notice

Ohio sets no termination notice requirement.
In effect since October 29, 2026; verified on October 29, 2026

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