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Ohio Wage and Hour Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Ohio<\/span> wage and hour laws<\/span> are state regulations that set\u00a0minimum wage<\/span>,\u00a0overtime pay<\/span>, meal breaks, and employee leave requirements. These laws establish base pay standards, such as an inflation-adjusted minimum wage<\/span> and mandatory time-and-a-half rates for nonexempt employees<\/span> working over 40 hours weekly.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Laws that regulate minimum wage<\/span>, meal breaks, employee leave, and related matters are called wage and hour laws<\/span>. While federal laws<\/span> provide a baseline of protections for workers, including the Family and Medical Leave Act<\/span> (FMLA<\/a>), the federal <\/span>Fair Labor Standards Act<\/span> (FLSA<\/span>), and the federal <\/span>minimum wage<\/span><\/a>, states often provide an additional layer of protection. For example, as of August 2026, Ohio<\/span>‘s <\/span>minimum wage<\/span> is $2.05 higher than the federal minimum.<\/p>\n

The following will help you learn about Ohio<\/span> wage rates<\/span> and Ohio<\/span> labor laws<\/span>, including minimum wage<\/span>,\u00a0overtime pay<\/span>,\u00a0meal and rest breaks, and leave laws. If you believe you\u2019ve suffered a violation of your wage rights, consider speaking with an Ohio<\/span> employment<\/span> attorney<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ohio<\/span> Wage and Hour Laws<\/span>: The Basics<\/h2>\n

Although the state’s wage and hour laws<\/span> apply to most Ohio<\/span> employees<\/span>, it’s not always easy to understand how they apply in a given situation. The following summary will help you get up to speed on Ohio<\/span>‘s <\/span>minimum wage<\/span>, break requirements, leave laws, and other related matters.<\/p>\n

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Ohio<\/span> Revised Code<\/strong>:<\/p>\n