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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...

In Ohio, salaried employees may or may not be entitled to overtime pay depending on their exemption status. Earning a salary alone does not automatically exempt you. If your annual salary is less than around $58,656 (as of 2026) or you don’t meet a true “exempt” status in the duty test, you are likely...

In Ohio, when traveling is required by an employer as part of the job or if it happens during work hours, it is considered paid or compensable travel time. This includes driving to a job site, running errands for a boss during work hours and transporting work-related equipment. Normal commutes to and from work...

In many workplaces, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. If your job typically gets harder around the holidays, it is important to know how to protect your rights as an employee in Ohio. You have the right to take legal action against your employer for any type of wage or hour...