In Ohio, the minimum wage as of January 1, 2021, is $8.80 per hour for non-tipped employees, and $4.40 per hour for tipped employees. These rates may be adjusted yearly based on inflation.
Employers in Ohio are required to pay their employees at least the minimum wage for any hours worked. In addition, employers must pay their employees time-and-a-half for any hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek.
Ohio law does not have any exceptions or exemptions from these minimum wage and overtime requirements unless an employee falls under the "exempt" category. Exempt employees are generally employees who are paid on a salary basis and meet certain duties tests. However, exempt employees in Ohio must still be paid at least $684 per week, which is the equivalent of $35,568 per year.
It is important for employers to properly classify their employees as exempt or non-exempt to ensure compliance with the Minimum Wage Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Misclassifying employees can result in legal liability for unpaid wages and penalties.
To ensure compliance with these laws, employers should keep accurate records of employee hours worked and wages paid, and regularly review their payroll practices to ensure compliance.
In summary, Ohio law requires employers to pay their employees at least the minimum wage and time-and-a-half for any hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek, with the exception of employees classified as exempt. Employers should ensure proper classification of their employees, keep accurate records of their hours worked and wages paid, and regularly review their payroll practices to maintain compliance.
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