Ohio Employment Laws

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The federal government sets minimum standard for employment protection, such as the federal minimum wage and laws prohibiting discrimination. But states have their own employment laws, either strengthening federal laws or adding new protections altogether. The basic minimum wage in Ohio is $7.25 per hour, but goes up to $7.95 per hour if the employer grosses over $283,000 annually. This section covers Ohio employment laws and regulations, including state civil rights laws; payday requirements; legal holidays; statutes protecting whistleblowers; and labor laws affecting unions. If you need more information, contact a Texas employment law attorney.

Learn About Ohio Employment Laws

  • Ohio Legal Holiday Laws

    Legal holidays in the state of Ohio, such as Presidents' Day and Thanksgiving, on which employees are granted a paid day off or are eligible for special holiday pay.

  • Ohio Right to Work Laws

    The basics of "right-to-work" laws in Ohio, which limits the ability of employers to give preference to either union or non-union workers when hiring employees.

  • Ohio Civil Rights Laws

    Ohio laws protecting the civil rights of its residents, including the code sections, with information about court procedures and links to related information and resources.

  • Ohio Whistleblower Laws

    How whistleblower laws in the state of Ohio protect workers who claim unsafe or illegal conditions at the workplace from retaliation, such as being fired for speaking up.

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