2026

In Ohio, “off-the-clock work” refers to time spent completing work-related tasks outside of standard work hours without pay. Off-the-clock work is a violation of an employee’s rights in Ohio, since the law requires employers to pay all hours worked (including overtime) to non-exempt employees. Employers are prohibited from making employees work off the clock...

No, it is not legal for an employer to pay you late in Ohio. Employers must pay wages at least semimonthly: by the 1st for the first half of the preceding month and by the 15th for the second half. Late pay may give you the right to recover financial compensation for your unpaid...